A presentation on:Wildlife

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT• At the onset ,we would like to start by thanking our subject teacher Ms. Narinder Kaur. She has always been so co-operative. Without her co-operation, the activity could not have been possible.• Next we would like to thank our friends for their suggestions which helped us a lot in carrying out this activity. •THANKING OUR DEAR CREW AND THEIR CO-OPERATION.

WILDLIFE

INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE o Wildlife traditionally refers to non-domesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi and other organisms which grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.

o Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative.o Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems. Deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, and other areas including the most developed urban sites, all have distinct forms of wildlife. o While the term in popular culture usually refers to animals that are untouched by human factors, most scientists agree that wildlife around is affected by human activities.

BENEFITS OF WILDLIFE

oWildlife is an essential component of various food chains, food webs, biogeochemical cycles and energy flow through various trophic levels.oPreserves vitality and health of environment and provides stability to various ecosystems.

Food chain

ANIMAL OF PREY

ANIMALS OF HIMALAYAN REGION

MONKEYS

BIRDS

Fauna

It is also home to the Striped

Hyena, Macaques,

Langurs and Mongoose species.

However, the dhole, also known

as the whistling hunter, is the most

endangered top Indian carnivore,

and the Himalayan Wolf is

now a critically endangered

species endemic to India.

Some members of the dog family,

such as the Indian Wolf, Bengal Fox

and Golden Jackal, and the Dhole or Wild Dogs are also

widely distributed.

Some other well-known large Indian

mammals are: ungulates such as the rare Wild Asian

Water buffalo, common Domestic

Asian Water buffalo, Nilgai,

Gaur, and several species of deer and antelope.

India is home to several well-known

large mammals, including the Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion,

Leopard, Sloth Bear and Indian

Rhinoceros, often engrained culturally and religiously, often

being associated with deities.

Threats to wildlifeWildlife everywhere on the earth is under threat of

extinction and struggling hard for survival.1. Habitat loss :

Population growth, fast industrialisation , urbanisation and modernisation have all contributed to a large-scale destruction of natural habitat of plants and animals.

2. Pollution: Air, water, soil and noise pollution of the magnitude and toxicity

never seen before is the major factor. Natural habitats have been destroyed or damaged by activities

such as the indiscriminate use of synthetic materials, release of radiations and oil spills in the sea, generation of effluents and wastes of various kinds and toxicity, and their unscientific disposal.

3. Indiscriminate hunting: Indiscriminate killing and poaching of wild animals for food, horn, fur, tusk

etc. has resulted in reduction and even extinction of many wild species. 4. Introduction of exotic species:

Many native species have known to disappear and their existence is under threat because of the introduction of exotic and alien species.

Meaning of wildlife conservation

Wildlife:According to the Wildlife Protection Act of

1972, wildlife includes any animal, bees, butterfly, crustacean, fish and moth; and aquatic or land vegetation, which forms part of any habitat.

Therefore, wildlife refers to living organisms flora and fauna in their natural habitats.

Example; lion, deer, crocodiles, whales, trees and shrubs in dense forests etc.

But cultivated plants and domesticated animals are not included in wildlife!

National parks A national park is protected area of land in which a

typical ecosystem with all its wild plants and animals are protected and preserved in natural surroundings.

 As on April 2012, there were 102 national parks.

Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, established in 1936, was the first national park in India.

All national park lands then encompassed a total 39,919 km2, comprising 1.21% of India's total surface area.

A total of 166 national parks have been authorized.

Over 17 national parks and sanctuaries have been selected for Project Tiger to protect and increase tiger population in India.

OUR AMAZING WILDLIFE

It’s mind-blowing to think about the multitude of animals that exist in this world. From the tiny flea to the great blue whale, each animal possesses a unique quality that makes it stand out from the rest. Even if you’re a zoology expert, you might be surprised by some of these amazing facts about animals. Prepare to be astounded by the resilience, physical abilities, and sheer brilliance of these magnificent creatures.

FACTS ON WILDLIFE

 Squirrels plant thousands of new trees each year simply by forgetting where they put their acorns.

Macaques in Japan

use coins to buy

vending machine snacks.

Sweden has a rabbit show-jumping competition called Kaninhoppning.

 The closest relatives to the elephant shrew are actually elephants, not shrews.

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