In depth explanation of endemic species, examples,graphic, pictures etc

1. ENDEMIC SPECIES
BY DIANA JOHN 8B

2. What are endemic species?

3. Endemic Species
• Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found
exclusively in a particular area.
• These species are mostly restricted to a particular habitat where they live
and are found nowhere else.
• The particular area/location where an endemic species is found is called a
’national endemic’ or an ’endemic site’

4. EXAMPLES
FLORA
• Lemurs of Madagascar, Tortoises of
Galapangos
• Wild dogs, The Indian wolf, bison,
Indian giant squirrels, and flying
squirrels of the panchmarhi bioshere
FAUNA
• Sal, Wild Mango tree,silver fern of
the Panchmarhi Bioshere
• Waxflower,Nevada primrose

5. Endemic species of India

6. Plants

7. Why are species endemic?

8. Causes of Endemism

9. What is the major threat associated with
endemic species?

10. Major threat associated with endemic species
• The main threat associated with endemic species is that they are more
vulnerable to extinction.
• Since they are rare and found only in a particular region or habitat, the
destruction of their habitats due to human activities or causes such as natural
disasters (earthquake, tsunami) or climate change would reduce their
population drastically and can ultimately result in extinction

11. THANK YOU!
DIANA JOHN 8B