| Wildlife Sanctuaries of Uttarakhand |
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Askot sanctuary is situated at a distance of 54 km from Pithoragarh. Askot was the ancient kingdom of Katyur dynasty it also has a palace of the last Katyuri king. The name of Askot has been derived from the word Asi-kot, th...
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| Indian fauna: Cobra |
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India, the land of mega diversity with its immense variety of flora and fauna, is the ideal place for the wildlife enthusiasts.India has a rich and unique fauna and it is supposed to be the original home of Important poisonous species include Indian Cobra and Vipers. This snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture and is often seen with snake-charmers. Indian cobras are oviparous and lay their eggs between the months of April and July.The Indian cobra`s venom contains a powerful post-synaptic neurotoxin.
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| Indian Animals:Royal Bengal Tiger |
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The Royal Bengal tiger is the national animal of India. The Royal Bengal Tiger is a symbol of the pride of India`s fauna. Royal Bengal Tiger is a subspecies of tiger, which is found in the Bengal region of India. The Royal Bengal Tiger has a colour of reddish-brown to rust brown with black stripes and a white underbelly.The Bengal Tiger is one of the largest and royal cats in the world, second to the Siberian tiger. The length of the males reach of 10 feet from head to tail, and weigh around 500 pounds in the wild. The Royal Bengal tigers are the most harmonious animals found in india.
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| Peepul Tree |
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The faunal and floral richness has been one of the biggest assets of India. Available data place India in the tenth position in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. The vascular flora, which forms the conspicuous vegetation cover, comprises 15,000 species. Indian Flora includes a large naumber of trees, brushes, grash, etc. The most important among them is the Peepul tree.The `Peepul Tree` is considered as the only unmatched tree of the world as far as antiqueness and veneration are concerned. `Ficus Religiosa` is the scientific name of this tree.
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| Indian Birds |
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India boasts a wide variety of flora and fauna which are diversified in nature India is blessed with very rich and diverse avifauna, sheltering over 1,300 species of birds. In addition, thousands of exotic migratory birds add more color and charm to Indian fauna. Different varieties of beautiful birds are in abundance in India. Birds that seen in india are White-crested Laughing Thrush, Scarlet Minivet, Black-headed Oriole, Cockoo-shrike, Green Barbet, Chloropsis, Green Himalayan Barbet, White–capped Redstart, Magpie Robin, Yellow Bulbul, Brown Fish Owl, Bee-Eaters, Serpent Eagle, Hill Myna, Pied Myna, Grey-headed Sibia, Slaty-headed Scimitar Babbler as well as various species of Hornbills, Nightjars, Egrets, Parrots, Swallow-Shrikes etc.
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| Marine National Park |
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The Marine Sanctuary and Marine National Park is one of the major tourist attractions of Gujarat that showcases the diverse marine flora and fauna of India. Gujarat has the credit of creating the India`s first Marine National Park spread over an area of nearly 458 sq.kms in the Gulf of Kutch 30 km. from Jamnagar.The underwater flora and fauna of the place is completely awesome. One of the most threatened birds, the great Indian bustard finds a refuge in certain protected areas. The world`s only four-horned antelope, the chowsingha is found here . One of the largest herds of blackjacks grace the grasslands of Velavadar and till recently Gujarat was the place where flamingos nested in huge numbers. |
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| Indian Reptiles |
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India is a haven of flora, fauna and avifauna. Indian flora and fauna are fast expanding. There are more than 500 species of reptiles and amphibians, including magnificent king cobras, pythons, crocodiles, large freshwater tortoises and monitor lizards. Snakes include the deadly King cobras to the equally poisonous Kraits. Scorpions and insects are aplenty in India. The reptilian fauna in Kanha Wildlife Reserve is an important travel destination.
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| Sundarbans Tiger Reserve |
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The Sundarbans in India is endowed by nature with rich flora and fauna. Sundarban Tiger Reserve occupies a major part of the Indian Sundarban, which has been declared as Sundarban Biosphere Reserve since March 29, 1989. The Tiger Reserves along with the conservation of tigers also have a rich variety of flora and fauna. According to official estimates, there are just about 250 tigers, and only one or two can be visible to the tourists who visit the. Tiger is the main attraction in Sunderbans. Sunderbans is also home to a variety of aqua fauna .
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