Wildlife:
- The geographical area of India is 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world, but
it is the habitat of 5% of total known living beings.
- There are 15,000 species of plants and 75,000 species of animals found in India.
- In India, 99 National Parks and 515 Wildlife Sanctuaries have been established for
wildlife protection.
Biosphere Reserve
The multi-purpose reserved areas which maintain genetic diversity in
representative samples of ecosystems are called biosphere reserves. Their
main purposes are :
- Conserve diversity and totality of plants, animals and micro-organisms.
- Encourage research in ecology and environmental matters.
- Provide facilities for education, awareness and training.
