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 Furhtermore, the ibex, bear, snow-leopard and rare red panda are found in certain pockets.

In the rivers, lakes and coastal areas,
 turtles, crocodiles and gharials are found. The latter is the only representative of a variety of

crocodile, found in the world today.

 Bird life in India is colourful. Peacocks, pheasants, ducks, parakeets, cranes and pigeons are
some of the birds inhabiting the forests and wetlands of the country.

The animals
 Were selected from large stock provided by nature as milch animal.

 They also provided us draught power, transportation, meat and eggs.

 The fish provide nutritive food.

 Many insects help in pollination of crops and fruit trees and exerting biological control on such
insects is harmful.

 Every species has a role to play in the ecosystem.

Conservation is essential.

As has been mentioned earlier due to excessive exploitation of plant and animal resources by human
beings, the ecosystem has been disturbed. About 1,300 plant species are endangered and 20

species are extinct. Quite a few animal species are also endangered and some have become
extinct.