benefits of saving endangered species

Their numbers have been reduced to a critical level pushing them to near extinction. They may become extinct very shortly. 81 species of mammalians, 38 species of birds, 18 species of amphibians / reptiles are identified as endangered species in In..

Species which are in danger of extinction and whose survival is unlikely if the causal factors continue to operate. e.g., Brow antlered deer, hispid hare, Indian rhinoceros, Great Indian bustard, musk deer, blue whale et..

Their population is still abundant but their habitat is adversely affected. They may become endangered if their habitat continues to be affected. Examples: Leopard and golden lang..

Species that are not presently endangered or vulnerable but are at risk e.g., Indian egg eating snake, Indian pied hornbill and golden cat fall in this categor..

Such a species contains sufficient number of individuals in its habitat but in the near future, may becme an endangered species if unfavourable conditions persist. e.g., crab eating macaque, golden langur, chinkaro deer et..

This category includes the species who are likely to move into the endangered category in the near future, if the causal factors continue to be operating. These are species whose populations have been seriously depleted and whose ultimate security is not assured and a..

Negative Interaction Effect on species A Effect on species B Nature of Interaction Predation (+) (-) Beneficial to predator (generally layer), which kills and eats up the prey; prey is harmed Parasitism (+) (-) Parasite (usuall..

Cooperative Interactions - Society Formation, Communication and Cannibalism - It is an active association between the individuals of same species for mutual benefits, also called as social organisat..

Botanical survey of India publishes this book. This book provides information about plant species which are rare, endangered or endemic, but all of which are grown in botanical garden..

Loss of Wildlife - Wildlife includes the flora and fauna present in the forests. Flora is the collections of plants and fauna, the collection of animals. Precious plants and animals are becoming extinct or endangered as a result of clearing of the forests. The forests are home to many pre..