Flora and Fauna of India
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The territory of India presents a large sample of biodiversity. It is one of the seventeen
megadiverse countries in the world.It is home to 7.6% of all mammals, 12.6% of all birds, 6.2% of all reptiles and 4.4% of all amphibians.33% of plant species are endemic in India
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The flora of India is one of the richest in the world
There are estimated to be over 16,000 species of flowering plants in India
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It is used to treat malaria, hepatitis b, ulcers and diabetes.• controls cardiac arrhythmias• reduce insulin requirements
by 30% and 50%• regulates glucose levels in
the blood
It is widely used for herbal medicine and making home remedies, is also
used as an insect repellent
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Bodhi= awakening (enlightenment)
Other names:Peepal treeSacred fig tree
• The followers of Buddhism and Hinduism considered this tree sacred.
• According to the legend Gautama Siddhartha achieved nirvana (spiritual enlightenment) and became Buddha and Buddhism originated, after having been meditating under this tree.
• Is the most important pilgrimage site related to the life of Gautama Buddha.
Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya city
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It symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment
Lotus flower
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Vulture Bengali
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Symbolizes wisdom and beauty
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Indian rhino
Himalayan wolf
Gaur or Indian bison
Wild water buffalo
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Snow leopardClouded leopard
Asian black bear striped hyena
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• About 30 thousand elephants live throughout India.
• They are extremely intelligent animals.
• Each year elephants kill more than 200 people.
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• Is the only subspecies of lion that can be found outside Africa.
• This is one of the world's most endangered feline.
• Only lives in the wild in Gir Forest National Park
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Leopards are solitary, and preferably nocturnal. • They are known for their
ability in climbing.• They can run at over 58
km per hour• Jump up to 3 meters
There are approximately 13,000
leopards in India.
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Nilgiri langur
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India is the country with more cows worldwide
• It is common to see cows move freely in the streets of India.
• They are provided with multi attention and care.
• Symbol of generosity, motherhood and life
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Bengal tiger
It is the most numerous and best known subspecies of tiger. Half of the world population of Bengal tigers live in India
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• It is the largest venomous snake that exists.
• Can reach and even exceed 5 meters in length
• With just one bite can inject a torrent of lethal poison
This snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture, and is often seen with snake charmers
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Is responsible for causing the most snakebite incidents and deaths among all venomous snakes
They contain 16 times more potent neurotoxic venom than a cobra. It is extremely powerful, and induce muscle paralysis quickly