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Zoo Report

The document summarizes a report on biodiversity from a site visit to the Nehru Zoological Park. It discusses the park's history and introduction, defines biodiversity and causes of loss, classifies species by threat level, describes several animal species at the park including iguanas, rhinos, elephants, Bengal tigers, and giraffes, and notes how photography can promote biodiversity conservation by documenting species and habitats.

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Zoo Report

The document summarizes a report on biodiversity from a site visit to the Nehru Zoological Park. It discusses the park's history and introduction, defines biodiversity and causes of loss, classifies species by threat level, describes several animal species at the park including iguanas, rhinos, elephants, Bengal tigers, and giraffes, and notes how photography can promote biodiversity conservation by documenting species and habitats.

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Report on Biodiversity

Name - Rohan Kalakanti


Class - B.A. PG SEM 2
Subject – EVS

Activity - Site Visit to The Nehru


Zoological Park
Topic - Biodiversity and its
Conservation
Introduction
• Nehru zoological park is a must visit for nature and wildlife lovers as we get to know
about different wildlife species and we also get to know about their habitat. The zoo
has nearly 100 species of animals.
• The construction of the Zoo started on 26th October 1959 and it officially opened for
the public on 6th October 1963. It is spread over 360 acres of land. Its was named
after our first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Biodiversity
• The term biodiversity (from “biological diversity”) refers to the variety
of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and can
encompass the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that
sustain life.
• Biodiversity includes not only species we consider rare, threatened, or
endangered but also every living thing—from humans to organisms we
know little about, such as microbes, fungi, and invertebrates.

Causes of Biodiversity loss


• Irregular rainfall
• Floods
• Deforestation,
• Introduction of hybrids,
• Earthquakes,
• Hunting and Poaching.
classification
• Extinct Species - Extinction is the termination of a kind of organisms or a group of
species. The moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last
individual of a species. EX- Dinosaur.

• Endangered Species - An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become


extent in near future, either world wide/ political jurisdiction, reason being habitat
loss and poaching. EX- Tiger.

• Vulnerable species - A vulnerable species is a species which has been categorized by the
International Union for Conservation of Nature that is threatened with extinction
unless the circumstances that are threatening its survival and reproduction improve.
EX- Black Spider Monkey

• Threatened species - Threatened species are any species which are vulnerable to
endangerment in the near future. EX- Blue Whale
Species
Iguana
 Iguanas are reptiles which means they do very
well in water. They are excellent swimmers.
They can swim in both saltwater and freshwater.
 And if the water temperature is right, they can
hold their breath for up to 15 minutes.
 Any of eight genera and roughly 30 species of
the larger members of the lizard family
Iguanidae.
 The name iguana usually refers only to the
members of the subfamily Iguaninae.
Rhino
 Rhinos are thought to be the second largest
land animal, with the elephant being the
largest. They have a robust, cylindrical
body with a large head, relatively short
legs, and short tail.
 The characteristic feature of these animals
is a large horn in the middle of their faces;
some species have a second, smaller horn.
 Rhinoceros, any of five or six species of
giant horn-bearing herbivores that include
some of the largest living land mammals.
elephant
 Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth
and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears,
and long trunks.
 They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet
warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up
water for drinking or bathing, among other uses.
 The extended teeth (Tusks) can be used to
protect the elephant's trunk, lift and move
objects, gather food, and strip bark from trees.
 They can also be used for defense. During times
of drought, elephants even use their tusks to dig
holes to find water underground.
Bengal Tiger
 The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris bengalensis) is
sometimes known as the Royal Bengal tiger and
is a subspecies of tiger.
 It is the second largest and the most common
tiger subspecies. The Bengal tiger is primarily
found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan,
Myanmar and southern Tibet.
 The Bengal tiger inhabits in grasslands,
subtropical and tropical rainforests (mostly
Asian rainforests), scrub forests, deciduous forests
and mangroves. It is the national animal of India
and Bangladesh.
Giraffe
 Giraffes are the tallest mammals on
Earth. Their legs alone are taller than
many humans—about 6 feet.
 They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour
over short distances, or cruise at 10
mph over longer distances.
 A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the
ground. Giraffes love to live in dry
climates where they can take the heat.
 They do not drink much water, despite
having a large body.
Promotion of Biodiversity through
Photography
Photographs can have a major influence in creating areas of wildlife
protected, and letting people know about rare and different species
present in our world through the photographs we click.

Documenting a species or habitat, and educating people on wildlife and


the environment it will help people to understand about different animals
and their habitat and also they can protect the environment.

The successful use of photography is to initiate wildlife conservation.


Photographs of Animals
Thank you

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