Wildlife is a precious gift of God to this planet. The term ‘wildlife’ not only caters to wild animals but also takes into account all undomesticated lifeforms including birds, insects, plants, fungi and even microscopic organisms. For maintaining a healthy ecological balance on this earth, animals, plants and marine species are as important as humans. Each organism on this earth has a unique place in food chain that helps contribute to the ecosystem in its own special way.

Animals (also called Metazoa) are multicellular eukaryotic organisms that form the biological kingdom Animalia. They have complex interactions with each other and their environments, forming intricate food webs. The scientific study of animals is known as zoology.
To know more about different ways to protect and conserve animals as well as the threats to wildlife,

Wildlife Sanctuary

A wildlife sanctuary is an area of nature owned by the government or a private agency for the protection of particular species of flora or fauna during a part of the year or in its entirety.

National Parks

A national park is a reserved area of land owned by the government which is protected from industrialization, human exploitation, and pollution.

Bio-Sphere Reserves

A biosphere reserve is a term given to an area for the conservation of the resources of the biosphere and the improvement of the relationship between man and the environment.

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

Amphibians

INVERTEBRATES

FISHES

Dinosaurs

Insects

Facts

Land animals

Lions are the only known cat species where individuals roar together - with even young cubs joining in with their mews. The calling sequence usually lasts about 40 seconds. Prides often roar together to mark their territory - a roar can be heard from 5 miles away.

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Water animals

All sharks have a 'sixth sense' that helps them hone in on prey during the final phase of attack: the ‘amupllae of lorenzini’ are found on sharks' snouts and can sense the electric fields emitted by animals in the surrounding water

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Birds

Birds don’t have teeth which means they have to swallow food whole. They have an organ called a gizzard which grinds up their food. This then helps them to digest it properly.

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