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Flora vs Fauna of the Andaman Islands

With the name Andaman and Nicobar what comes to mind is the first scene of greenery all around with a home thousands and millions of tress species, bushes, shrubs, herbs and everything that you know about. The second and the most exciting for which any amount of excitement is less is the never ending beauty of the water body. Bay of Bengal is all what you have studied or herd about but here it’s just so normal. And hence because of this ocean waters the richness of the islands is enhanced by its aquatic life as well.



The Andaman and Nicobar group is a home millions of species out of which many are still to be discovered and named by the wildlife authorities and hence is given the status of a 'biodiversity hotspot'. There are many who are endemic to the islands and many who are on the list of the most threated or may be endangered species. To move on to the statistics and reports out of the approximately 9000 plus species habited on the Island 1300 are found only on this land and no where else in India. These are all a result of the Tropical evergreen forests which are famous for their dense growth of the nature even blocking the sunlight through their canopy covers.

Apart from the natural growth and development of flora and fauna there are efforts made bybthe Indian Government to safeguard their treasure of the territory and hence have reserved the forest and wildlife through many wildlife National Parks and reserves. These are even an attraction for the tourists to visit and gather the knowledge about their nature and habitat. These parks are not just land build but also there are Marine parks to be found which express the real life of the aquatic life, which is very rare to e found. Along with this there are bird hot spot to be found with about 240 species of birds. Hence, watching is another attraction.

No mention of the Islands archipelago can be made without the description about its coral reefs. Over the turquoise waters, and the crystal appearance the corals define themselves so beautifully from the bottom. There colourful visuals are mesmerising to the sight. There are many islands who provide the tourists with many options to get a deeper insight into the same through Scuba or snorkeling or may be the glass boat rides.

Therefore, one can surely visit the islands and experience how beautiful and intricately God has designed the nature where man stands nowhere in comparison to its innovations and creations. Andaman and Nicobar are a paradise for a peaceful life.

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Rizwan Ansari
Rizwan Ansari
19 באפר׳ 2020

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