Only 25% of original habitats in Eastern Himalayas intact: Scientists
Q. What is the percentage of original habitats in the eastern Himalayas which have remained intact, according to a new WWF study?- Published on 12 Oct 15a. 23%
b. 24%
c. 25%
d. 26%
ANSWER: 25%
Around 25% of the original habitats have remained intact in the eastern Himalayas and several new species in the region face continued threat to their existence according to report--'Hidden Himalayas: Asia's Wonderland', a World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Living Himalayas initiative. Close to 200 news species have been discovered between 2009 and 2014. The 211 discoveries include 133 plants, 39 invertebrates, 26 fish, 10 amphibians, one reptile, one bird and one mammal. Population growth, deforestation, poaching, mining, pollution, hydropower development and overgrazing pose a threat to the Himalayas.
