Conservation of plants and animals
Extinction
Extinction is when a species is completely wiped out from the Earth.
Once the last living individual of a species dies, the species is said to be extinct.
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Deforestation
Deforestation is the destruction of forests by cutting down trees.
Deforestation leads to habitat loss for many animals.
Causes of Deforestation
Deforestation can occur due to one of the following reasons:
Procuring land for cultivation.
Building houses and factories.
Making furniture or using wood as fuel.
Natural causes such as forest fires and severe drought can also cause deforestation.
Consequences of Deforestation
Deforestation increases the temperature and pollution level on the earth.
It increases the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
It also reduces the level of groundwater.
Droughts
Drought is the lack of water in an area. Droughts can happen due to a lack of rainfal
Desertification
The formation of a desert by erosion of vegetation due to harsh weather is called
desertification.
Human activities like deforestation and improper irrigation are also responsible for
desertification of terrains.
Global Warming
Global warming is the change of climate on a global level.
Usually, average temperature increases, leading to the melting of ice caps in the poles.
Excessive pollution and deforestation cause global warming.
Species
A species is a group of individuals that can breed and successfully produce fertile
offspring.
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Recycling of Paper
The paper industry is a leading cause of deforestation since they need wood pulp.
Recycling paper can help in reducing the consumption of wood pulp by the paper
industry.
Reforestation
Reforestation is restocking the destroyed forests by planting new tree.
Wildlife Conservation
Conservation of forest and wildlife
Due to the threat from mankind’s indulgence, it is important for us to conserve the
forest and its wildlife.
Wildlife is important for us to maintain balance in nature.
Wildlife sanctuary
A wildlife sanctuary is a naturally occurring sanctuary, such as an island, that provides
protection for species from hunting, predation, competition or poaching.
National Park
Flora and fauna
The plants and animals found in a particular area are termed flora and fauna of that
area, respectively.
National Park
A national park is a park that is used for biodiversity conservation.
They are developed and maintained by the Union Government.
Biosphere Reserves
Biosphere and Biodiversity
The biosphere is the part of the earth in which living organisms exist or which supports
life.
Biological diversity or biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms existing on the earth,
their interrelationships and their relationship with the environment.
Endemic species
Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found exclusively
in a particular area.
Biosphere Reserve
Biosphere reserves are areas that are protected from human intervention.
These areas help in the conservation of endangered species.
Project Tiger
Project Tiger was launched by the government to protect and conserve the dwindling
tiger population in the country.
Several Natural parks have been associated with the project tiger initiative.
Endangered Animals
Animals whose numbers are diminishing to a level that they might face extinction are
known as endangered animals.
Ecosystem
An ecosystem is sum total of all the plants, animals and microorganisms in an area
along with non-living components such as climate, soil, river deltas, etc.
Red Data Book
Red Data Book is the source book which keeps a record of all the endangered animals
and plants.
Migration
Migration is the periodic movement of animals from one place to another.
It is usually done for breeding and to escape harsh climates.
Migration is common in birds and fish.