Biosphere reserves Flashcards
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve:
- Location: Western Ghats - Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
- Houses Diverse ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, grassland
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve:
- Location: Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Rich in biodiversity, with unique species like the Nicobar Megapode.
Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve:
Location: Western Ghats, spanning Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Unique Feature: Agasthyakoodam peak.
Manas Biosphere Reserve:
Location: Assam.
Unique Feature: Home to the endangered Bengal Florican.
Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve:
- Location: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh.
- Unique Feature: Unique geological formations, diverse habitats.
Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve:
- Location: Andhra Pradesh.
Srivenkateshwara National Park
-Tirupati ; Hindu pilgrimage - Major Flora: rare and endemic species like Red Sanders (NT)
Panchmarhi biosphere reserve
- Location- Betul, hoshangabad and Chindwara district, Madhya Pradesh
Three zones:
a core zone - for the strict protection of ecosystems
a buffer zone - where people live and work in harmony with nature
a transition zone - for sustainable activities.
Nilgiri
Wanderoos or Lion Tailed Macaque (EN), Nilgiri Tahr (EN), Malabar Giant Squirrel (LC), Nilgiri Langur (VU)
Nanda Devi
Snow Leopard (VU), Musk Deer (EN), Bharal Or Blue Sheep (LC)
Gulf of Mannar
Dugong (VU), Olive Ridley turtles (VU)
Nokrek
Red Panda (EN), Hoolock Gibbons (EN), Red Giant Flying Squirrel (LC)
Manas
Assam Roofed Turtle (EN), Hispid Hare (EN), Golden Langur (EN), Pygmy Hog (EN), Wild Water Buffalo (EN), Bengal florican (CR)
Sundarbans
Royal Bengal Tiger (EN)
Simlipal
Royal Bengal Tigers, Wild Elephants (EN), Gaurs (VU – Indian Bison), Chausingha (VU)
