This book is the first ever field guide in Orissa covering 81 species of amphibians and reptiles found in Similipal Biosphere Reserve. The book contains 160 colour photographs of all the species of herpetofauna found in the Reserve. The descriptions given in the book are for easy identification of species by readers. The species description begins with a header containing the common English name followed by scientific name. The vernacular name, if available, is ...
Trees are the largest and the most useful group in the plant kingdom. Some living for centuries. Plants particularly the trees, are the greatest contributors in sustaining life on Earth by providing enormous useful materials and creating a better environment. The maladies caused by ruthless destruction of tress and forests, especially in the tropical regions of the world are being considered as a major global threat to the existence of plant and animal life in ...