Question

comparison between plants and animals of kerala and himachal pradesh

Answer 1

Plants and animals of Kerala

In turn, the forests play host to such major fauna as the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), leopard (Panthera pardus), nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), and grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura).[2] More remote preserves, including Silent Valley National Park in the Kundali Hills, harbour endangered species such as the Lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus), Indian sloth bear (Melursus (Ursus) ursinus ursinus), and gaur (the so-called "Indian bison" — Bos gaurus). More common species include the Indian porcupine (Hystrix indica), chital (Axis axis), sambar (Cervus unicolor), gray langur, flying squirrel, swamp lynx (Felis chaus kutas), boar (Sus scrofa), a variety of catarrhine Old World monkey species, the dhole, and the Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus).

Plant and animal of Himachal Pradesh

Forests in the state of Himachal Pradesh (northern India) currently cover an area of nearly 37,939 square kilometres (14,648 sq mi), which is about 68.16% of the total land area of the state. The forests were once considered to be the main source of income of the state[1] and most of the original forests were clear felled. The emphasis has shifted, however, from exploitation to conservation. The state government aims to increase forest cover to 50% of the total land area. There have been various projects, including the establishment of protected areas such as National Parks, designed to preserve and expand the forests.

Answer 2

Himachal Pradesh is a norther state and Kerala is a southern state and hence, their floras and faunas are very different.

• Jade forests and clean air can be found in Himachal. The jungles cover as much as 68% of the country.
• The regions above the snow level are almost completely naked, while the foothills and valleys are a vibrant green. Sal (Shorea robusta), sisham, chir pine, dry deciduous, and moist broad-leaved forests are the predominant vegetation types in the southernmost areas. Oaks, deodar, blue pine, fir, and spruce are all found in the temperate region above this.
• By the way, the resilient rhododendron is a remarkable plant and plays a crucial role in the ecological system. It creates a crucial link in high altitude habitats by drawing insects, which then draw birds. From March through May, the rhododendrons on the mountains near Shimla are breathtakingly magnificent.
• Kerala's rich soil, copious rainfall, and humid temperature all significantly support the state's flora and fauna. A wide variety of vegetation has developed in the area as a result of all these circumstances. The Western Ghats are mostly covered in forestland.
• The Western Ghats are one of the world's top 18 biodiversity hotspots and are thought to be a repository for endemic, uncommon, and endangered plants and animals.
• 2Forest trees can be broadly divided into two categories: floral trees and timber trees. The three most significant materials in the first group are ebony, rosewood, and teak.
• The more significant flowering trees are the Barringtonia, Bauhinia, and Hibiscus types. Mango trees and jackfruit trees can be found practically everywhere.
• Kerala also has a diverse fauna in addition to its flowers. Elephants, black leopards, tigers, sloth bears, huge squirrels, and various deer are also common sights in the woodlands. The adorable little honeysucker with gorgeous metallic colours, the golden-backed woodpecker, the tiny white-eyed tit that creeps among the leaves, and the Malabar whistling thrush—whose musical efforts have earned it the nickname "Drunken Plough Boy"—are just a few of the delightful bird species found there.

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