Biodiversity Hotspots of India
India is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, housing numerous biodiversity hotspots. These hotspots are regions with significant levels of endemic species and are under threat due to human activities such as deforestation, land-use changes, and climate change. As per the conservationists, there are four primary biodiversity hotspots in India namely:
1. Himalayas
- Geographic Span of Himalayas: All the mountain peaks towering above 8,000 meters, including Mt. Everest, belong to the expansive Himalayan hotspot. Encompassing over 3,000 kilometers across northern Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of northwest and northeast India, it harbors some of the planet's deepest ....
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