Human Wildlife Conflict Hwc

The Indian wild ass, also known as the khur, is native to the sandy and saline deserts of India. This animal has adapted to the harsh conditions of its habitat, which includes sandy and saline areas where vegetation is sparse. One of the main threats to the existence of the Indian wild ass is the destruction of its habitat. The other options, Indian wild buffalo, Indian wild boar, and Indian gazelle, are not specifically adapted to sandy and saline habitats.

Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. They are adapted to live in hot and arid areas like Africa and Arabia. They are very striking in appearance and all have distinctive long horns (both male and female have horns). On the other hand, Chiru, also known as the Tibetan antelope, is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains of the Tibetan Plateau. They are a small, unique species related to goats and sheep. Therefore, the statement "Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains" correctly describes the difference between the two species.

* Biosphere Reserves are special entities (sites) for how human beings and nature can co-exist while respecting each other's needs. * Biosphere Reserve is an area of active cooperation between the management and the local people, wherein activities like settlements, cropping, forestry, recreation, and other economic activities that are in harmony with the conservation goals. * B is incorrect because People don't live in botanical gardens with plants. * C is incorrect because, in the National park, human activity is totally prohibited.

**Hedgehogs:** Hedgehogs are small mammals have a unique defense mechanism where they roll up into a tight ball, using their sharp spines as a form of protection against predators.  **Marmots:** Marmots do not roll up to protect themselves. Instead, they typically rely on burrows and their ability to give warning calls to avoid predators.  **Pangolins:** Similar to hedgehogs, pangolins also roll up into a ball when threatened. They use their tough keratin scales as armor to protect their vulnerable parts. 

* **Butterflies:** Some butterfly species, like the Monarch butterfly, are poisonous. They consume milkweed during their larval stage, which makes them toxic to predators. * **Fish:** Many fish species are poisonous, such as pufferfish, lionfish, and stonefish. They possess venom as a defense mechanism. * **Frogs:** Poison dart frogs are a well-known example of poisonous frogs. Their skin secretes toxins that can be deadly. _Therefore, all three groups have poisonous species._