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1. ZOOGEOGRAPHY: ETHIOPIAN REGION Physical Features . Ethiopian region has Africa, Sahara desert, Southern part of Arabia, Madagascar Island are also included. Ethiopia lies in North eastern of Africa ,also known as Horn of Africa. Total Area .11,27,127 sq.km. Area occupied. 11,19,683 sq.km Occupied by water.7444 sq.km This region shows extensive desert on the North side. It is called “Sahara desert”. On its Western side thick forests are present. Rest of Africa shows Greenland..   CLIMATE . In Ethiopia, the climate varies mostly with  altitude . Little variation in temperature throughout the year. Average temperature.25c to 35c. Rainfall  is caused by the southwest  monsoon , which affects the country from June to September. Average 510mm annual.

2. ETHIOPIAN REGION East African Sub-Region:  This region includes Tropical Africa and tropical Arabia are present, because of high temperature desert conditions are available. Sahara desert is included in the region. In this region desert animals are included. Giraffe, Zebra, Camel, Ostrich etc., are common. This Ethiopian region was divided into four sub regions 1. East African sub region 2. West African sub region 3. South African sub region 4. Malagassy sub region

3. West African Sub-Region :   This region shows thick forest. River Congo is included in this region. This region shows heavy rainfall. Because of its rich flora which supports good fauna.   Gorilla, Gibbon, Great Apes are present, Pittedae family of Birds are common, Elephants, Panthers, Lions are present

4. South African Sub-Region :  This Southern part of the African continent is included in this region. It shows peculiar fauna.   Secretory birds, African  moles , Rats, Bandicoots , South African lung fish (Protopterus).

5. Malagasy Sub-Region :  Ii includes Madagascar and nearby islands. Darlington separated this Madagascar from Ethiopian region. In this region Chameleons and lemurs are more popular . It has no connection with the main land. African continent Evolution is continued. Many Eutherians has invaded in that place. But in Madagascar there is no fresh Evolution, only old animals are represented. Hence this sub-region shows dissimilarity in Fauna when compared to the main land.  

6. Fauna of Ethiopia   Mammals in Ethiopian Region:   Aye aye ( Hyaena ), Panthera tigris (Tiger), Panthera leo ( lion), Assionomyx (Leopard), Camelus (Camel), Deer, Sus (Pig), Equs acinus (Donkey ). Galeopithicus ,(Lemur) Gorilla , Chimpanzee, Gibbon, Equs equs (Horse), Elephant, Ethiopian region mammals will show resemblances with the mammalian fauna of Oriental region. It is because they have a land connection previously.

7. Fauna of Ethiopia Birds in Ethiopian Region   The most important birds of this region are two toed Ostrich ( Struthio camelus ). Horn bills, Heron, Pigeons, Parrot, Cuckoos, Storks, Finches etc. In this region some exclusive birds are present. They are. Ostriches, Pittedae, Hammer headed birds, Mouse birds etc. :

8. Fauna of Ethiopia Reptiles in Ethiopian region:  Crocodiles and Reptiles are very numerous.   Testudo, Trionyx, Chameleon. Its the characteristic of this region. Draco. It is a flying lizard.   In this region many Snakes are present.   Rattle snakes, Cobras, Vipers, Pythons, Typhlops etc., are common in this region.

9. Amphibians in Ethiopian Regions:  This fauna is distinctive, It is represented by Cicaelians, Anura.   Rhacophorus, Hyla, Microhyla, Xenopus (Clawed Toad). It is exclusively in this region. Cicaelians are abundant. Tailed amphibians are absent. Fauna of Ethiopia Xenopus

10. Fishes in Ethiopian Region:  Fish fauna is diverse. Protopterus African fresh water lung fish is seen in this region, Sharks, Tuna fishes, Cat fishes, Cyprinids, Electric fishes are common in this region. Fauna of Ethiopia