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Indian Flora & Fauna
Indian Flora and Fauna, comprising numerous plants and animal species, abound in natural beauty.
  Flora and fauna of Karnataka   Flora and Fauna of Rajasthan   Flora and fauna in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  Flora and Fauna in Meghalaya   Flora and fauna in Tripura   Flora and Fauna of Jammu & Kashmir
  Flora and fauna of Kerala   Flora And Fauna Of Uttar Pradesh   Flora Of Uttarakhand
  Animal Welfare Board of India   Eco Parks in India   Natural Vegetation in India

Indian flora and fauna comprise of a rich diversity that is rarely found in any other part of the world. This Asian country is blessed with dense forests, island archipelago, deserts, sanctuaries, plains, mountains, swamplands, highlands and several other eco zones. A favourable climate has also led to the thriving of the Indian flora and fauna. Numerous trees, flowers and a wide variety of wildlife are scattered throughout the sub continent. There are 45000 plant species that include the Indian medicinal plants, Indian bulb plants and others.

Indian regions, such as, Western Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas, Indus Plain, the Malabar, Deccan, Assam, Ganga Plain and the Andamans are well-known for their flora. Apart from being a part of the landscape the Indian trees have religious and cultural significance as well. While Banyan is considered the National Tree, mango is officially the National Fruit of India. The Indian flowers present a delightful sight alongwith their fascinating fragrance. The Indian flora and fauna, thus, is also instrumental in attracting tourists from all parts of the world. Such abundance flora adds resplendence to the pristine Indian nature.

While discussing about the natural beauty it is impossible to leave out the Indian wildlife.Numerous animals, comprising of predators, reptiles and insects, are found in the Indian subcontinent. The majestic Royal Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of Indian while the Peacock is its National Bird. The virgin forests provide perfect habitats to the Indian birds and animals. To protect the wildlife bird sanctuaries and several national parks are maintained by the Indian Government. Indian states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and others are renowned for their national parks.India has 84 national parks, and 447 wild life sanctuaries, covering a surface area 150,000 sq. km.

Indian flora and fauna, thus, is a gateway to explore the striking natural beauty that enwraps the entire country.

(Last Updated on : 14/01/2009)
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