Question

Describe the rich fauna of India.

Answer 1

Hint: Fauna is a term that refers to all animal life within a given region, time period, or both. A particular "flora and fauna" is a descriptor of all life in a region. Biodiversity however, refers to the whole variety of life on Earth including animals, plants, microorganism, fungi and their interplay as well as the communities they form and the habitats they thrive in.

Complete Answer: India is a vast country inhabited by various creatures. A variety of climatic and topography factors play a role in this biodiversity. The abundance of animal (fauna) species in India can be explained by the following examples: India has about 90,000 species of animals, which includes elephants, rhinoceros, camels, wild ass, yaks, antelopes, bison, leopards and more. It is also the only country in the world where both tigers and lions can be found India is also home to colorful birds. About 2000 species of birds, including peacocks and pheasants, inhabit India. Some other examples are Ducks, Panaquito, Cranes, and Pigeons. India has about 12% (about 2,546) of the world's fish, including both freshwater and seawater species. India has 5-8% of the world's amphibians, reptiles and animals. Reptiles include: Turtles, crocodiles, gharials. Gharial is the only representative of the many sub species that are found in India and the world. Thus, it can be said that India is very rich in biodiversity.

Note: The reason why India is rich in plants and animals is because of the diverse topographical features including mountains, forests, lakes, desserts etc. Different types of terrains house different types of soil, making India rich in flora too.