Notes and Study material for Exams
Guardians of the Wild: A Look at Important Wildlife Institutions Worldwide The Earth’s biodiversity is a treasure trove of life, a complex tapestry woven from millions of species, each playing a vital role in the intricate web of ecosystems. However, this precious heritage faces numerous threats, from habitat loss and climate change to poaching and … Read more
Forest ecosystem includes a complex assemblage of different kinds of biotic communities. Optimum conditions such as temperature and ground moisture are responsible for the establishment of forest communities. Forests may be evergreen or deciduous which are distinguished on the basis of leaf into broad-leafed or needle leafed coniferous forests in the case of … Read more
ECOLOGY and Ecosystem Ecology The scientific study of the processes influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the interactions between organisms and the transformation and flux of energy and matter. Ecosystem Ecosystem, the complex of living organisms, their physical Environment, and all their interrelationships in a particular unit … Read more
Biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic Ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Basically biodiversity is the total number of genes, species and ecosystems of a region. It includes … Read more
The IUCN Red List: A Vital Tool for Conservation and Understanding Biodiversity The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, often simply referred to as the IUCN Red List, is a globally recognized and comprehensive inventory of the conservation status of biological species. It serves as a critical tool for … Read more
Wildlife means all the Flora and Fauna, which are not domesticated by humans. It includes animals, birds,Plants,insects and Microorganisms. With large regional variations in physiographic,Climate,and edaphic types, indian forests offer a large variety of wild life in india.India bosts of more than 90,000species of animals which is about 6.5% of the world’s total species.Indian … Read more
A Symphony of Survival: Exploring Wildlife Conservation Efforts The Earth’s biodiversity is a tapestry woven with millions of threads, each representing a unique species, each playing a vital role in the intricate web of life. However, this delicate balance is under increasing pressure, with human activities driving countless species towards extinction. Recognizing the gravity of … Read more
Unraveling the Tapestry of Environmental Issues: A Deep Dive into Miscellaneous Topics The environment, a complex and interconnected system, faces a multitude of challenges, many of which fall under the umbrella of “miscellaneous topics.” These issues, often overlooked or understudied, are crucial to understanding the intricate web of environmental problems and finding sustainable solutions. This … Read more
The Indian Crocodile: A Tale of Resilience and Conservation The Indian crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), also known as the mugger crocodile, is a fascinating and critically important species that has faced immense challenges in recent times. Once widespread throughout the Indian subcontinent, its population has dwindled due to habitat loss, hunting, and pollution. However, dedicated conservation … Read more
Ecosystem Eco-System-An ecosystem is defined as a structural and functional unit of Biosphere consisting of community of living beings and the physical Environment, both interacting and exchanging materials between them. It includes Plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, micro-organisms, water, Soil, and people. When an ecosystem is healthy (i.e. sustainable) it means that all the Elements … Read more