1.0 Introduction The Himalayas are the longest and most well known mountain range in the world. It is located just north the Indian sub-continent. It is also home to some of the highest points in the world above sea level‚ Mt. Everest‚ standing at 8‚848 metres above sea level and K2 standing at 8‚611 metres.The main Himalayan range runs from the Indus river valley in the west‚ to the Brahmaputra river valley in the east‚ forming a range with a length of 2‚400 km long‚ which varies in width from
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Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Panthera Species: Panthera pardus Subspecies: P. p. orientalis Conservation Status: ➠ Critically Endangered Appearance: Amur leopards are much smaller than tigers‚ with males weighing 50-60 kg‚ and females a lighter 30-35 kg‚ with body length reaching about 1.5 m. Though the Amur leopard is similar in stature and strength to other leopards‚ there are differences between this northernmost subspecies and its
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DECLINE IN NUMBER OF CORBETT TIGERS IN VIETNAM 1. Massive Habitat and Prey Loss Many years ago‚ when there were still rain forests covering 43% of the area‚ tigers distributed on the highland and midland. In the 1960s‚ VN had thousands of tiger living in nature. The key findings from many years of study of tiger population have indicated that in many sites‚ tigers decline in numbers because of habitat loss and prey depletion rather than being killed directly. A tiger needs to eat about 50 deer-sized
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Chapter 1 Question 1: What are the qualities of a "gentleman"? Work with your partner and complete the following web-chart by listing the qualities of a gentleman. Answer 1: Question 2: Based on your discussion above‚ what do you think the story is about? * ________________________________________________ * ________________________________________________ Answer 2: The story could be about whether the protagonists are truly gentlemanly or not‚ based on the qualities listed above
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including tigers‚ aquatic mammals‚ birds and reptiles Outstanding Universal Value Brief synthesis: The Sundarban contain the world’s largest mangrove forests and one of the most biologically productive of all natural ecosystems. Located at the mouth of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers between India and Bangladesh‚ its forest and waterways support a wide range of’ fauna including a number of species threatened with extinction. The mangrove habitat supports the single largest population of tigers in the
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Jonathan G. Misa ENSCI BSHRM401 1. 10 common species in the philppine ( flora and fauna ) Sampaguita The sampaguita is a small‚ white flower found in the swamps and forests of the Philippines. These flowers have soft‚ wide‚ paper-thin petals. The foliage is light green and the stems are thick. Many people use these flowers as decorations or garden plants. They are popular for weddings and special occasions. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Langka is a smooth tree reaching
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serious threat to many animal species‚ and many Asian governments do too little to protect their own environments. There are some areas of improved awareness about the risks of overly rapid expansion‚ and the protection of many iconic species - like Tigers and Giants Pandas - may benefit from focused conservation efforts. But many other animals are also threatened‚ and they don’t always get the attention they need to ensure their continued survival. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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hunter-turned-conservationist‚ author and naturalist‚ famous for hunting a large number of man-eaters in India. [pic] Corbett held the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army and was frequently called upon by the government of the United Provinces‚ now the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand‚ to kill man-eating tigers and leopards that were harassing people in the nearby villages of the Garhwal and Kumaon region. His hunting successes earned him a long-held respect and fame amongst the
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 DESCRIPTION 3 PRESENT CONDITION 4 HOW TO PROTECT OUR WILD LIFE 5 WHICH ANIMALS ARE GOING TO EXTINCT 6 CONCLUSION Introduction: Bangladesh is located in the north-eastern part of SouthAsia.Bangladesh lies between 20.34’ and 26.36’ north latitude and 88.01 and 92.41‚ east longitudes.The mighty Himalayas is to the north‚ while the southern frontier is covered to the Bay of Bengal.The expensive Gangetic plains to westBengal of India and on the
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parcels too small for wildlife to use. In recent years illegal trade in ivory‚ horns‚ hides‚ feathers and organs has brought many species to the verge of extinction. This century alone India has seen the extinction of many species‚ among them the hunting leopard (cheetah) and the white winged wood duck. The numerous threats facing our wildlife have created awareness for the urgent need for conservation. It has become clear by now that wildlife is an important biological‚ economic and recreational
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