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Symphony of Wildlife

INTRODUCTION  On your next vacation in mountains,walk down into the forest lane at dawn or sit calmly near a lake in the evening,then you'll realize something extraordinary and fascinating—a world alive with movement,sound,rhythm and purpose. This hidden symphony of wildlife was in existence long before humans learned to build civilization,and its still continues its ancient melody even today but now this inheritance is on the verge of extinction. The bright wings of butterflies which flutter over the wildflowers, echoing calls of whales across the ocean,all the wildlife beings adds richness,balance and meaning to our planet. Even before we could understand the impact,most of these creatures are disappearing at a faster rate than we could imagine. In this blog post,we will explore the magical world of wildlife,its importance and how we as individuals can play a role in protecting it. Sup A WORLD OF FASCINATING DIVERSITY  The planet Earth is a habitat ...

Natural Disasters

>Introduction ●What is a natural disaster? -A sudden environmental damage causing losses of lives due to an unpredictable harmful event in nature. -They are caused by environmental factors like Storms,Floods,Droughts,Fires and Heatwaves. - The change in architecture of nature by human beings creates a risk of causing or worsening of the natural disaster. ● Impact of Natural Disasters  - They can have serious impact on public health and can affect a huge population directly (injuries) or indirectly ( infectious diseases). -They can damage natural resources like water, Sanitation and agricultural lands. -They can cause damage to buildings,Infrastructure,water systems,roads,bridges, homes thus making human beings homeless. -They can push people or an entire community towards poverty. For example:Haiti,South Sudan and Congo. Here people live in extreme poverty because of cyclones,Droughts and Floods respectively. ● Preparation for Natural Disasters  - Th...

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

>Introduction ● Rich biodiversity of India India being a home to wide variety of plants and animals species is considered to be a country with megadiversity. It is a home to four biodiversity Hotspots with 91,200 animal species and 45,500 plant species,as estimated one sixth of worlds plant species are found in India. It has 69 species of endemic birds,156 species of endemic reptiles and 110 endemic species of endemic amphibians. All this biodiversity is being possible because of its diverse climate,topology and habitats which include tropical rainforest,coniferous forests and deciduous forests. ● Importance of Rich Biodiversity  -India's rich biodiversity supports its ecological,economic,cultural and scientific value. -It provides food,shelter,fuel,clothing and many other sustainable resources for people. -It helps in energy restoration,production of organic material,regulation of climate and supports the water cycle. ● What are wildlife sanctuaries? - T...