The territory of India presents a large sample of biodiversity. It is one of the seventeen

megadiverse countries in the world.It is home to 7.6% of all mammals, 12.6% of all birds, 6.2% of all reptiles and 4.4% of all amphibians.33% of plant species are endemic in India

The flora of India is one of the richest in the world

There are estimated to be over 16,000 species of flowering plants in India

It is used to treat malaria, hepatitis b, ulcers and diabetes.• controls cardiac arrhythmias• reduce insulin requirements

by 30% and 50%• regulates glucose levels in

the blood

It is widely used for herbal medicine and making home remedies, is also

used as an insect repellent

Bodhi= awakening (enlightenment)

Other names:Peepal treeSacred fig tree

• The followers of Buddhism and Hinduism considered this tree sacred.

• According to the legend Gautama Siddhartha achieved nirvana (spiritual enlightenment) and became Buddha and Buddhism originated, after having been meditating under this tree.

• Is the most important pilgrimage site related to the life of Gautama Buddha.

Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya city

It symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment

Lotus flower

Vulture Bengali

Symbolizes wisdom and beauty

Indian rhino

Himalayan wolf

Gaur or Indian bison

Wild water buffalo

Snow leopardClouded leopard

Asian black bear striped hyena

• About 30 thousand elephants live throughout India.

• They are extremely intelligent animals.

• Each year elephants kill more than 200 people.

• Is the only subspecies of lion that can be found outside Africa.

• This is one of the world's most endangered feline.

• Only lives in the wild in Gir Forest National Park

Leopards are solitary, and preferably nocturnal. • They are known for their

ability in climbing.• They can run at over 58

km per hour• Jump up to 3 meters

There are approximately 13,000

leopards in India.

Nilgiri langur

India is the country with more cows worldwide

• It is common to see cows move freely in the streets of India.

• They are provided with multi attention and care.

• Symbol of generosity, motherhood and life

Bengal tiger

It is the most numerous and best known subspecies of tiger. Half of the world population of Bengal tigers live in India

• It is the largest venomous snake that exists.

• Can reach and even exceed 5 meters in length

• With just one bite can inject a torrent of lethal poison

This snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture, and is often seen with snake charmers

Is responsible for causing the most snakebite incidents and deaths among all venomous snakes

They contain 16 times more potent neurotoxic venom than a cobra. It is extremely powerful, and induce muscle paralysis quickly