Art Integration: Conservation of

animals and plants

in Uttarakhand and Karnataka
CONTENTS

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CAUSES OF WILDLIFE OF WHY AND HOW
ENDAGERMENT KARNATAKA SHOULD WE
OF SPECIES AND CONSERVE
UTTARAKHAND THEM
CAUSES
Hunting and Poaching
The illegal hunting and harvesting of animals is the second
biggest direct threat to species after habitat destruction. It
can have a devastating effect on the individual species and
on entire ecosystems as well as on local communities. Wild
animals are being poached on a massive scale, with
millions of individual animals of thousands of species
worldwide killed or captured from their native habitats.
Co Extinction
When plants or animals become
extinct, other plants or animals
that are dependant on it in an
obligatory way also become
extinct.
Habitat Destruction
Human activity often changes or destroys the
habitats that plants and animals need to survive.
Because human populations are growing so fast
animals and plants are disappearing 1000 times
faster than they have in the past 65 million years.
Scientists estimate that in the 21st century 100
species will become extinct every day.
Pollution
Water Pollution causes the marine population to
decrease extensively and Air pollution can damage
crops and trees in a variety of ways. Ground-level
ozone can lead to reductions in agricultural crop and,
reduced growth and survivability of tree seedlings.
 Wildlife in Karnataka
The state of Karnataka in South
India has a rich diversity of flora and
fauna. The Western Ghats mountains
in the western region of Karnataka
are a biodiversity hotspot. Karnataka
is home to a large variety of flora and
fauna like the sloth bear, the dhole,
the striped hyena, the golden jackal,
the bonnet macaque, sandalwood
tree, rosewood tree and many more
beautiful species.
Wildlife in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is very popular for it’s
variation of flora fauna. There are
many National Parks here including
India’s first National Park, ‘Jim
Corbett National Park’. Home a large
number of tigers, the highest among
any Indian National Park. Major
wildlife species witnessed in the state
include - Tiger, Deer, Indian Elephant,
Leopard, Jungle Cat, Rhesus Monkey,
Langur, Ghoral (goat antelopes), Wild
Dog, Common Otter, Porcupine,
Python, King Cobra and a variety of
resident and migratory bird species.
Why should we
conserve the
biodiversity?
• Mainly, to prevent species from
becoming endangered and to
maintain a balance in the eco
system
• To maintain the environment for
future generations
• Preservation of these habitats
helps to prevent the entire
ecosystem being harmed
If we Don't…………..
• The extinction of wildlife species
will certainly have a fatal impact
on human race as well
• Future Generations will suffer
• Plants are important for a lot of
other animals as food, you get the
idea. It creates a chain reaction
that can throw everything out of
balance.
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 THE BIG QUESTION
How to conserve them ????
We can conserve the flora and fauna of Uttarakhand and Karnataka(any
place) by taking small steps

o By being responsible tourists

o By planting native trees
o If you are gardening try avoiding pesticides
o To avoid buying items that are produced by poaching several animals like
ivory, animal skin clothing ect.
o Try to start cleaning the space around you or volunteer to make the
environment a better place
o Spread the word
Thank You by Abhiti Jain 6A