(a) Asiatic cheetah is world's fastest land mammal. The cheetah is a unique and specialised member of the cat family. Cheetah can move at the speed of 112 km an hour. Its distinguishing marks are the long teardrop-shaped lines on each side of the nose from the corner of its eyes to its mouth. Up toRead more
(a) Asiatic cheetah is world’s fastest land mammal. The cheetah is a unique and specialised member of the cat family. Cheetah can move at the speed of 112 km an hour. Its distinguishing marks are the long teardrop-shaped lines on each side of the nose from the corner of its eyes to its mouth. Up to 19th century, they were found in Africa and Asia.
(b) Cheetah has become extinct due to a decline of available habitat and prey. The species was declared extinct in India long back in 1952.
(i) Habital destruction, hunting, poaching, over-exploitation, environmental pollution, poisoning and forest fires are the main factors which have led to the decline in India’s biodiversity. (ii) Other causes of environmental destruction are unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and dRead more
(i) Habital destruction, hunting, poaching, over-exploitation, environmental pollution, poisoning and forest fires are the main factors which have led to the decline in India’s biodiversity.
(ii) Other causes of environmental destruction are unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and differential sharing of responsibility for environmental well-being.
(iii) Over population is also cited as the cause of environmental degradation. However the richest five per cent of Indian society probably cause more ecological damage because of the amount they consume than the poorest 25 per cent. The former shares minimum responsibilities for environmental well-being.
The differences are as mentioned below: Endangered species:- 1. These species which are in danger of extinction. 2. The survival of such species is difficult, if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate. 3. The example of such species are black buck, crRead more
The differences are as mentioned below:
Endangered species:-
1. These species which are in danger of extinction.
2. The survival of such species is difficult, if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate.
3. The example of such species are black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion tailed macaque, sangai.
Extinct species:-
1. These are species which are not found after searches of known or likely areas where they, may occur.
2. These species are extinct from a local area, region, country, continent or the entire earth.
3. Example of such species are the Asiatic cheetah, pink head buck.
Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) existing animal species can be classified as follows: (i) Normal species: These species are considered to be normal in their population. Such species are cattle, sal, pine and rodents. (ii) Endangered species: TRead more
Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
(IUCN) existing animal species can be classified as follows:
(i) Normal species: These species are considered to be normal in their population. Such species are cattle, sal, pine and rodents.
(ii) Endangered species: These are species which are in danger of extinction. The examples are black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion tailed macaque, and
sangai (brow anter deer in Manipur).
(iii) Vulnerable species: These are species whose population has decreased to such a low level that they may become endangered species in future if the present negative factors continue to operate. The examples are blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, and Gangetic dolphin.
(iv) Rare species: These are rare species but can become vulnerable or endangered species if the present trend continues. Examples are the Himalayan brown bear- wild Asiatic buffalo, desert fox and hornbill.
(v) Endemic species: These species are found in some particular areas. For example, the Andaman teal, Nicobar pigeon, Andaman wild pig, and mithun in Arunachal Pradesh.
(vi)Extinct species: These species have become extinct and are not found after searches. For example, the Asiatic cheetah and pink head duck.
Write a short note on Asiatic cheetah. Why has it become extinct?
(a) Asiatic cheetah is world's fastest land mammal. The cheetah is a unique and specialised member of the cat family. Cheetah can move at the speed of 112 km an hour. Its distinguishing marks are the long teardrop-shaped lines on each side of the nose from the corner of its eyes to its mouth. Up toRead more
(a) Asiatic cheetah is world’s fastest land mammal. The cheetah is a unique and specialised member of the cat family. Cheetah can move at the speed of 112 km an hour. Its distinguishing marks are the long teardrop-shaped lines on each side of the nose from the corner of its eyes to its mouth. Up to 19th century, they were found in Africa and Asia.
See less(b) Cheetah has become extinct due to a decline of available habitat and prey. The species was declared extinct in India long back in 1952.
Explain any three factors which led to the decline in India’s biodiversity.
(i) Habital destruction, hunting, poaching, over-exploitation, environmental pollution, poisoning and forest fires are the main factors which have led to the decline in India’s biodiversity. (ii) Other causes of environmental destruction are unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and dRead more
(i) Habital destruction, hunting, poaching, over-exploitation, environmental pollution, poisoning and forest fires are the main factors which have led to the decline in India’s biodiversity.
See less(ii) Other causes of environmental destruction are unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and differential sharing of responsibility for environmental well-being.
(iii) Over population is also cited as the cause of environmental degradation. However the richest five per cent of Indian society probably cause more ecological damage because of the amount they consume than the poorest 25 per cent. The former shares minimum responsibilities for environmental well-being.
Highlight any three differences between endangered species and extinct species.
The differences are as mentioned below: Endangered species:- 1. These species which are in danger of extinction. 2. The survival of such species is difficult, if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate. 3. The example of such species are black buck, crRead more
The differences are as mentioned below:
See lessEndangered species:-
1. These species which are in danger of extinction.
2. The survival of such species is difficult, if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate.
3. The example of such species are black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion tailed macaque, sangai.
Extinct species:-
1. These are species which are not found after searches of known or likely areas where they, may occur.
2. These species are extinct from a local area, region, country, continent or the entire earth.
3. Example of such species are the Asiatic cheetah, pink head buck.
Describe the different categories of existing animal species.
Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) existing animal species can be classified as follows: (i) Normal species: These species are considered to be normal in their population. Such species are cattle, sal, pine and rodents. (ii) Endangered species: TRead more
Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
See less(IUCN) existing animal species can be classified as follows:
(i) Normal species: These species are considered to be normal in their population. Such species are cattle, sal, pine and rodents.
(ii) Endangered species: These are species which are in danger of extinction. The examples are black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion tailed macaque, and
sangai (brow anter deer in Manipur).
(iii) Vulnerable species: These are species whose population has decreased to such a low level that they may become endangered species in future if the present negative factors continue to operate. The examples are blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, and Gangetic dolphin.
(iv) Rare species: These are rare species but can become vulnerable or endangered species if the present trend continues. Examples are the Himalayan brown bear- wild Asiatic buffalo, desert fox and hornbill.
(v) Endemic species: These species are found in some particular areas. For example, the Andaman teal, Nicobar pigeon, Andaman wild pig, and mithun in Arunachal Pradesh.
(vi)Extinct species: These species have become extinct and are not found after searches. For example, the Asiatic cheetah and pink head duck.