Topics
Our Earth and Our Solar System
Motions of the Earth
The Earth and Its Living World
Environmental Balance
Family Values
Rules Are for Everyone
Let Us Solve Our Own Problems
Public Facilities and My School
Maps - Our Companions
Getting to Know India
Our Home and Environment
Food for All
Methods of Preserving Food
Transport
Communication and Mass Media
Water
Clothes - Our Necessity
The Environment and Us
- Deforestation and Its Causes
- Consequences of Deforestation
- Pollution and Its Types
- Water Pollution and Its Causes
- Air Pollution and Its Causes
- Soil Pollution and its Causes
- Environmental Balance
- Our Needs and the Environment
- Global Efforts for Protection of the Environment
- Efforts to Maintain Biodiversity
- Devrais - a Boon for All Living Creatures!
Constituents of Food
Our Emotional World
Busy at Work - Our Internal Organs
Growth and Personality Development
Infectious Diseases and How to Prevent Them
Substances, Objects and Energy
Community Health and Hygiene
- Conservation of Forests and Wildlife
- Wildlife Protection Sites in Maharashtra
Conservation of Forests and Wildlife
| Type | Description | Purpose/Examples | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity Parks | A special area is made to protect and conserve various plants and animals. | Biodiversity is preserved and studied. | People enjoy nature, which encourages care for the environment. |
| National Parks | Areas set aside to protect wildlife and nature. | Examples: Kaziranga National Park and Tadoba National Park. | Protects various wildlife species and their natural habitats. |
| Sanctuaries | Forests are protected for specific animals or plants. | Example: Radhanagari Sanctuary protects bison. | Ensures the survival of endangered species. |
If plants are destroyed, the number of animals will also decrease because animals depend on plants for food and shelter.
By stopping deforestation (cutting down trees) and planting more trees, animals that depend on forests will be protected and can live happily.
Wildlife Protection Sites in Maharashtra
| Location | Details | Sanctuary/Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Mayani Lake | Formed by a dam on the Chand River in Satara district. | Declared a bird sanctuary to protect flamingos and other birds that nest there. |
| Maldhok (Great Indian Bustard) Sanctuary | Located in Nannaj, Solapur district. | Declared a sanctuary to protect the Great Indian Bustard and other animals like deer. |
| Morachi Chincholi Village | About 50 km from Pune on the Pune-Ahmadnagar highway. | Famous for its peacock population, with old tamarind trees providing a safe habitat. |
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