Question

Write a short note-

Animal life in India.

Answer 1

1. Great diversity in terms of wildlife is found in India.
2. In the hot, humid forests, elephants are found in large numbers.
3. In the swampy and marshy lands of Assam, one-horned rhinoceroses are found, while in the arid lands, wild ass and camels are found.
4. Snow leopards and yaks are found in the snow-capped regions of the Himalayas, while in the Peninsular region, Indian bison, deer, antelopes and monkeys are found.
5. Many turtles, crocodiles, and gavials (Gharials) are found in rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas.
6. A variety of birds, such as peacocks, the Great Indian bustard, Kingfishers, peafowls, ducks, parakeets, cranes, and pigeons, are found in the forests and wetlands of India.
7. One significant feature of India’s wildlife is that it is the only country in the world where both tigers and lions are found.