Environment

2021-04-23 07:30:01 #Species_Endangered

Arctic fox

The Arctic fox is primarily a carnivore that lives inland, away from the coasts. They are dependent on the presence of smaller animals (most often lemmings) to survive .

Arctic foxes also hunt for sea birds, fish, and other marine life. Smaller rodent populations waver between times of abundance and scarcity, which leaves the Arctic fox vulnerable when these creatures are low in numbers.

The Arctic Ocean is about 5.4 million square miles—about 1.5 times as big as the US—but it is the world’s smallest ocean. Learn more about the Arctic and what WWF is doing to help protect it.

The Arctic fox was impacted tremendously by the fur trade because of its extremely high quality pelt. It's still hunted now for its fur, particularly by native populations who live in close proximity to them. The fur trade has decreased dramatically and the Arctic fox is not as vulnerable to overexploitation as it once was. Open / Comment

2021-04-22 07:30:01 #Ramsar_Sites_India

East Calcutta Wetlands

The name East Calcutta Wetlands was coined by Dhrubajyoti Ghosh, Special Advisory (Agricultural Ecosystems), Commission on Ecosystem Management, IUCN.

There are about 100 plant species, which have been recorded in and around the East Calcutta Wetlands. These include Sagittaria montividensis, cryptocoryne ciliata, Cyperus spp., crostichum aureum, Ipomoea Aquatica, etc. The Sunderbans used to extend up to patuli in the 1950s.

Numerous species of fish are farmed in the sewage fed ponds called bheris in the East Kolkata wetlands. These include silver carp, tilapia, The area is also home to marsh mongoose and small Indian mongoose. Palm Civet and Small Indian Civet are significant in and around East Calcutta Wetlands .

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2021-04-21 07:30:01 #National_Parks_India

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Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore is a huge wildlife reserve located in Rajasthan, northern India, near a town called Sawai Madhopur. Cities close to the park are Jaipur (155 kilometres) and Agra (260 kilometres).

Along with being home to tigers, there are other iconic beasts within the park. In Kachida Valley visitors can watch panthers, and in Lakarda Anantpura, there are sloth bears.

The ancient Ranthambore Fort is a must see along with a stop at Jogi Mahal, an old hunting lodge of the royal family. You can visit the Chamatkar Jain Temple and explore one of Rajasthan's most renowned and oldest temples, Trinetra Ganesh Temple, or learn about natural history at the Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum. See all attractions in Ranthambore.

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2021-04-20 07:30:01 #UNESCO_world_heritage_sites

Konark Temple

The word Konark means corner (kona) and sun (ark) and is dedicated to the sun god. It was built at the mouth of the Chandrabhaga River but the waterline receded over the years .

Though today, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and much of the structure has deteriorated, it is still one of the most popular temples in India. The structure has been built using black granite and it took 12 years to complete its architecture.

One of the most fascinating things of this temple was that the sun idol was suspended in the air as there were magnets used in the construction. So when you entered the main temple, you'd see a tall idol in mid-air.

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2021-04-19 07:30:02 #Environment_Organisations

Central Zoo Authority:

Constituted under amendment of Wildlife Protection Act in 1991 by adding a new section for Zoos and constituted Zoos and Constituted authority by the central government.

Following are the functions of authority in the act:

Decide minimum standards for zoos and ensure all services to take care of animals.

Identify endangered species for better protection of it. Exchange and loaning of animals for breeding purposes.

Organise training of zoo personnel and coordinate research and educational programs and maintain all the data about different species.

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