General Studies 3

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.

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.

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. 

The conservation of the Asiatic lion, a symbol of strength, majesty, and wilderness, stands as a testament to humanity’s commitment to preserving biodiversity

The cheetah, belonging to the genera Panthera, Puma, and Acinonyx, is set to become the fifth member of the world’s seven big cats to find a habitat in India.

The Snow Leopard, also known as the ‘ounce,’ is a large feline species native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia.