FLORA AND FAUNA LADAKH.pptx

flora and fauna pf ladakh
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1. . FLORA AND FAUNA LADAKH

2. DARSHAN C.H X A SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) FLORA AND FAUNA OF LADAKH

3. INTRODUCTION FLORA OF LADAKH EXAMPLES OF FLORA IN LADAKH FAUNA OF LADAKH EXAMPLES OF FAUNA IN LADAKH AGENDA

4. Flora is briefly described as a plant population (including flowers cultivation) of a particular region or time and fauna is the animal kingdom including the microbes and cryptofauna (undiscovered animals ). Flora and fauna are interdependent on each other as many animals depend on plants for their sustenance . INTRODUCTION

5. Ladakh has an extremely cold climate with the rocky and uneven terrain. It is a dry desert and harsh climate with low temperatures. Due to these factors, there is limited vegetation here. However certain narrow valleys in the region are quite fertile where certain plants and agricultural crops are grown. Vegetation is also visible around the river banks and along the snow line. There are also certain varieties of willow groves, wild roses, and herbs. FLORA OF LADKH

6. The flora of Ladakh comes under alpine and high alpine zones. There are a great number of annual, perennial herbs followed by stunted shrubs and bushes. The vegetation in Ladakh starts growing at the commencement of summer, with abundant moisture being provided by the melting snow. The vegetation starts disappearing at the commencement of winter in September. The Himalayan ranges have been a source of rich medicinal plants since ancient times. These plants are commonly used for most of the Asian traditional medical systems. One of them being “Amchi system of medicine.” 80% of the substances used in formulating these medicines are of plant origin.

7. Aconitum violaceum. Common name: Aconite, Patees. ... Anaphalis triplinervis. Local Name: Phulumentok or sPra-rgod. ... Aquilegia Fragrans. Common Name: Columbine. ... Arnebia guttata. Common Name: Ratanjot. ... Biebersteinia odara. Local Name: Khardung. ... Capparis spinosa. Local name: Kabra. ... Gentiana algida. ... Hippophae rhamnoides EXAMPLES OF FOLRA IN LADAKH

8. Wildlife in Ladakh is indeed an unparalleled destination, Ladakh is proud of being home to a number of bird species as well as exotic animals roaming freely in their natural habitat. With its barren plateaus and uplands, Ladakh has a distinct alpine, floral and faunal variety. With its notable ecosystem Ladakh gives a chance to wildlife admirer as well as a photography fanatic to view some diminished and most beautiful Ladakh wildlife species with a striking background of the crystal blue lakes, snowy peaks, the dramatic mountains and clear sky creates a picture-perfect frame for wildlife photography . FAUNA OF LADAKH

9. You can spot Blue sheep, Yaks, Marmot, Tibetan hare, ibex, wild ass, Bharal, the Tibetan antelope, also called the Chiru etc; Ladakh is having approximately 225 species of birds which are often seen in high-altitude wetlands like Tsomoriri Lake. Snow Leopards which is an endangered species and is the star attraction also found in Ladakh .

10. SNOW LEPORD. HIMALAYAN BROWN BEAR BHARAL HIMALAYAN WOLF HIMALAYAN VULTURE EXAMPLES OF FAUNA IN LADAKH