India
India is the eighth most biodiverse country in the world. It’s considered a “megadiverse” country, which means it’s one of the most ecologically dynamic and varied countries in the world. India has 8.1% of the world’s species diversity, even though it only has 2.4% of the world’s land area. The country ranks fifth for reptiles, tenth for birds, and seventh for mammals in terms of biodiversity richness
- India hosts four of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots: Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats, and Sri Lanka-Sundaland.
- India’s protected area network comprises 102 national parks, 517 wildlife sanctuaries, four community reserves, 56 conservation reserves, 39 tiger reserves, 28 elephant reserves, and six world heritage sites.
- It has a wide range of biomes, including deserts, mountains, highlands, forests, and swamps. India is home to 102,718 species of fauna, including elephants, rhinos, lions, and tigers
- India is a megadiverse country, with 45,500 species of plants and 91,200 species of animals.
Top 10 Biodiversity Countries in the World
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. It measures variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level. Brazil has the most diverse flora and fauna in the world, with over 10% of the world’s known species living there.
In this article, we will discuss the top 10 Biodiversity Countries in the World.