Ecology & Environment – General Studies

In India, there are nine identified vulture species, with five belonging to the Genus Gyps, and the remaining four being monotypic. 

Vultures, scavengers that consume deceased animals, were previously among the most widespread birds globally, including the Indian subcontinent

The conservation of turtles, encompassing species like the Batagur, Nissilonia, and others, stands as a crucial endeavor in safeguarding marine biodiversity and ecosystems worldwide.

The Crocodile Conservation Project, initiated across multiple states in 1975, encompassed various initiatives. In Odisha, the Gharial

Through the Indian Crocodile Conservation Project, once-threatened crocodilians have been rescued from the brink of extinction and are on the path to recovery. 

The conservation of Indian dolphins, including the Gangetic, Indus, and Irrawaddy species, stands as a critical endeavor in preserving the rich biodiversity and ecological balance of the region’s waterways.

India’s Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, a majestic and iconic species, holds a significant place in the rich tapestry of India’s wildlife heritage.

There are five species of rhinos, comprising white and black rhinos in Africa, as well as greater one-horned, Javan, and Sumatran rhinos in Asia.

Asian and African elephant are familiar terrestrial creatures, and it’s common for people to mistake one for the other. Despite belonging to the same species

Elephant maximus inhabits the central and southern Western Ghats, northeast India, eastern India, and northern India, as well as certain areas in southern peninsular India.