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Other ecosystems like forests, rivers, wetlands, grasslands, scrublands, and
coastal areas are also at risk due to:
Science • Deforestation
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Testimony • Overuse of resources
Protected areas are
special parts of land or • Pollution
water that are set aside • Spread of harmful species (invasive species)
to conserve wildlife and
their natural homes. • Unsustainable land use
These places are created
to protect endangered • How can we stop harming forests, rivers, and wetlands?
animals, rare birds, and • What can you and your community do to protect nature?
unusual plants, and to
keep ecosystems safe. Think about, even small actions like planting trees, using less plastic, saving
water, or joining clean-up drives can help protect ecosystems and keep the
Earth healthy!

India has many different types of protected areas, such as:
• National Parks

• Wildlife Sanctuaries

• Biosphere Reserves
• Community Conserved Areas

These protected zones help in preserving the rich biodiversity of India and

also make sure that future generations can enjoy and learn from nature.
Famous Protected Areas in India

Here are some well-known places that protect wildlife and nature:

• Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand) — Famous for tigers.
• Manas National Park (Assam) — Home to the rare one-horned
rhinoceros.

Jim Corbett National Park • Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Western Ghats) — Known for its rich forest
life.
• Chilika Lake (Odisha) — Famous for migratory birds and Irrawaddy

dolphins.
• Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (Arunachal Pradesh) — Great for
Chilka Lake
birdwatching.
• Hemis National Park (Leh) — Home to the elusive snow leopard.
• Keibull Namjao National Park (Manipur) — The world's only floating

national park.
• Pirotan Island Marine National Park (Gujarat) — Protects coral reefs and
Pirotan Island
Marine National Park marine life.
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