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Where do you find most of the biodiversity on the earth? Draw AP map showing maximum biodiversity areas.

Amazonia represents the quintessence of biodiversity – the richest ecosystem on earth.


The 17 megadiverse countries are: Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua, New Guinea Peru, Philippines, South Africa, United States, Venezuela



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Browse through the internet or books on wild life and gather information on bird sanctuaries in India. Prepare a list of birds migrating to India.

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Visit local forest office and collect the data of local flora and fauna.

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Most of our biodiversity is being lost due to human activities. Suggest few ways to protect them.