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One Horned Indian Rhinoceros (Unicornis) – Second Largest Living Mammal

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A huge animal with a single horn arising from nose and having a thick stretchy skin on body fascinates everyone and every people the unique creation of nature . Indian Rhinoceros live in marsh and damp lands of North East region. They live in forest and are not threat for human life. They attain a maximum height of 6ft. in general and weigh about 2 000kgs. The animal is also put up in lots of zoos and animal cages of India, in its different parts. The animal is herbivore and not so active due to its heavy weight and extra bulky body. Looking rhinoceros makes to see a huge coating of skin over its body. The skin seems to be extra thick layer on the back and whole body, as if an extra unwanted weight is tend to carry by this specie. When they feel they are in danger or under any other animal threat they protect and defend themselves with its single pointed horn. The animal can put down a single soft tree by a push. Indian Rhinoceros are found in huge flock in North East zone near...
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Animal Hibernation – A Dormant Phase of Animal Life

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Hibernation  is a period when endotherm animals show the dormant state due to decrease in metabolic activity. Endotherms are animals those can regulate the body temperature. Hibernation is often associated with the colder climate and the purpose is to conserve the energy of body in chilly winds and scarcity of food.  The  period of hibernation  could be last for days, weeks and several months which are further depend upon the kind of species, temperature and period of the year. However , mostly animals go to hibernation state during the colder season to conserve the energy because during this period of time one need high amount of energy to survive which is not possible especially in Polar Regions and at higher altitudes like snow capped Himalayan Ranges as they are always covered with snow leading to scarcity of food in the area. Animals like polar and grizzly bears eat a lot before entering into state of deep sleep in winter season so that the stored e...
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Eco Tourism – A Step Taken For Conserving Natural Habitat

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Ecotourism is part of tourism which involves exploration of pristine and almost virgin land without disturbing the wildlife and natural habitat. Unlike the conventional form of tourism (mass or commercial tourism) it’s an alternative measure of creating low impact on environment by making tourist aware of negative impact generated by unfriendly methods of treating natural resources. Ecotourism is a way of ecological conservation which in turn not only keeps the environment clean and healthy but also provides economic benefits to many people.  This kind of tourism teaches travelers to be sensitive towards the local ecology, heritage and provide opportunity to interact with ethnic people making them feel like more bonded with local folklore. Ecotourism creates Opportunity of employment, and economic development for the locals and infuse respect for different cultures and human rights among travelers. The movement for Ecotourism started during early 80s when a group of inte...
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