Forest and Wildlife Resources

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It refers to the diverse life-forms existing in nature. The various species of plants and animals, interdependent on each other, constitute the biological diversity.

1. India is home to nearly 8% of the world’s biodiversity.
2. India has over 81,000 species of fauna and 47,000 species of flora.
3. A large number of animal and plant species in India is in the endangered list.
4. India has about 22% of its total area under forests. Half of its natural forests have been destroyed.