Flora and Fauna of India

Most important trees of India
flowers of india
national flower
animals of india
national bird
national animal
sacred animal
snakes of india

1. The territory of India presents a large sample of biodiversity. It is one of the seventeen megadiverse countries in the world. It is home to 7.6 % of all mammals, 12.6 % of all birds, 6.2 % of all reptiles and 4.4 % of all amphibians. 33% of plant species are endemic in India

2. The  flora of India is one of the richest in the world There are estimated to be over 16,000 species of flowering plants in India

3. It is used to treat malaria , hepatitis b , ulcers and diabetes . controls cardiac arrhythmias reduce insulin requirements by 30% and 50 % regulates glucose levels in the blood It is widely used for herbal medicine and making home remedies, is also used as an insect repellent

4. Bodhi = awakening (enlightenment) Other names: P eepal  tree Sacred fig tree The followers of Buddhism and Hinduism considered this tree sacred. According to the legend Gautama Siddhartha achieved nirvana (spiritual enlightenment ) and became Buddha and Buddhism originated, after having been meditating under this tree. Is the most important pilgrimage site related to the life of Gautama Buddha. Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya city

5. It symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment Lotus flower

6. Vulture Bengali

7. S ymbolizes wisdom and beauty

8. Indian rhino Himalayan wolf Gaur or Indian bison Wild water buffalo

9. Snow leopard Clouded leopard Asian black   bear striped hyena

10. About 30 thousand elephants live throughout India. They are extremely intelligent animals . Each year elephants kill more than 200 people.

11. Is the only subspecies of lion that can be found outside Africa. This is one of the world's most endangered feline . Only lives in the wild in Gir Forest National Park

12. Leopards are solitary, and preferably  nocturnal. They are known for their ability in climbing . T hey can run at over 58 km per hour J ump up to 3  meters There are approximately 13,000 leopards in India.

13. Nilgiri langur

14. India is the country with more cows worldwide It is common to see cows move freely in the streets of India. They are provided with multi attention and care. Symbol of generosity, motherhood and life

15. Bengal tiger It is the most numerous and best known subspecies of tiger. Half of the world population of Bengal tigers live in India

16. It is the largest venomous snake that exists. Can reach and even exceed 5 meters in length With just one bite can inject a torrent of lethal poison This snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture, and is often seen with snake charmers

17. Is responsible for causing the most snakebite incidents and deaths among all venomous snakes They contain 16 times more potent neurotoxic venom than a cobra. It is extremely powerful, and induce muscle paralysis quickly