The following points highlight the nine main causes for the loss of biodiversity. The causes are: 1. Destruction of Habitats 2. Habitat Fragmentation 3. Hunting 4. Overexploitation 5. Collection for Zoos and Research 6. Alien Species 7. Control of Pest and Predators 8. Co-Extinctions 9. Extinction of Species. Cause # 1. Destruction of Habitats: The natural habitat of many species [...]
Biodiversity can be conserved in two main ways, in-situ conservation and ex-situ conservation. Way # 1. In-Situ Conservation Strategies: In-situ or on site conservation is conservation of wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. The aim of in-situ conservation is to allow the population to maintain or perpetuate itself within the community environment, to which it is adapted. In-situ [...]
India has only 2.4% of the world's land area, but contributes about 8.1% to global species diversity. This makes India one of the 12 mega biodiversity countries in the world. The country is divided into 10 biogeographic regions. The diverse ecological habitats such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, coastal and marine ecosystems and desert ecosystems have helped to harbour and sustain [...]