Wildfires threaten Uttarakhand's wildlife and ecological balance
Why on the news?
of Wildfire breaks out in forests of Uttarakhand teeth Endangering the state's rich wildlifewhich includes: Tiger, elephant, leopardand various bird and reptiles.
Key Point
- Ecosystems are under severe pressure, especially for birds and reptiles, which have limited mobility and therefore have difficulty escaping fires.
- Wildfires have tragically caused the loss of numerous bird species, including nesting birds, according to an environmental photographer.
- Forest conservationists (researchers) are concerned about the following: Yellow tortoise, an endangered species Due to the increased danger during fire season, They take shelter under dry sal leaves.
- Losing even a small number of these turtles can have significant consequences. Impact on species survivalconsidering their The population is already decreasing.
- Gajendra Pathak, Official Jungle Bachao Jeevan Bachao Campaign, It highlights the impact wildfires have on the broader environment.
- Burning leaves not only damages wildlife, but also affects important species. Humus layer essential for soil health and erosion prevention.
- of extinction of insects Beetles, ants, spiders, etc. The challenge of maintaining a fragile ecological balance.
Yellow turtle
- Scientific name: India Tesdu will grow.
- common name: Elongated turtle, Yellow turtle, Sara Forest turtle.
- distribution: It is a type of turtle that can be seen in Southeast Asia and some of it Indian subcontinent, Especially in northeastern India.
- physical characteristics: up to these 1 foot long turtle slightly elongated shell and yellow head. The shell is usually pale tan to caramel in color with black markings.
- IUCN Red List Status: Endangered.
- population: by IUCN The population of this species may have declined by approximately 80% over the past three generations (90 years).
- threat: It is frequently hunted for food and collected for both local uses such as decorative masks and for the international wildlife trade. In China, A mixture made from crushed turtle shells also acts as an aphrodisiac.
