Explain the following:- (1) Rhino project (2) Vulture project (3) Crocodile project
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All these are projects for saving the wildlife of the country
1.it was launched on world rhino day.It was to increase the population of rhinos.
2. it was launched in 2001.It was started to investigate the disappearing of these species.
3. it was launched in 1975 in response to declining crocodile populations, in co-operation with the Government of India and State Governments,
➦ This project was started in India for the protection of One horned Rhino.
➦ Mostly Rhinos are found in Assam state.
➦ They are also found in Sundarban of West Bengal at less number.
➦ According to ' Rhino Vision 2020 ' increase in number of Rhino is targated at 3000.
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➦ Vultures is the cleanliness worker of the nature.
➦ It eats meat of dead animal and work as scavengers.
➦ There are total 9 sub species of Vultures in India.
➦ This project was started in 2004 due to unusual decrease in number of vultures.
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➦ Crocodiles are the species of alligators which are found in freshwater.
➦ They were on verge of extinction in decade of 1970.
➦ Government had took timely steps for starting this project.
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