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wildlife of Uttarakhand essay 150 words​

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Major wildlife species witnessed in the state include - Tiger, Deer, Sloth bear, Black bear, Indian Elephant, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Rhesus Monkey, Langur, Ghoral (goat antelopes), Wild Dog, Common Otter, Porcupine, Python, King Cobra and a variety of resident and migratory bird species . According to scientific studies in the state 102 mammals, 600 of birds, 19 amphibians, 70 reptiles and 124 species of fish are found.

Due to biodiversity present in state 12 percent of total geographical area is protected areas which includes 6 National Park, 7 Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 Conservation & 1 Biosphere Reserve. Uttarakhand is home to rare species of plants and animals, many of which are protected by sanctuaries and reserves.

Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in North Chamoli and Pithoragarh, in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora.

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