Envionment, Ecology and Biodiversity for UPSC Prelims
This is environment category here.
Unit 1. Ecology Fundamentals
Introduction to Environment
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Levels of Ecological Organization
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Habitat and Niche
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Adaptation
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Species, Speciation & Variation
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Evolution in Ecology
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Ecological Tolerance (Shelford’s Law)
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Ecological Amplitude (Generalist vs Specialist)
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Population Growth
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Carrying Capacity
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Population Regulation
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Life History Strategies (r/K Selection)
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Life History Variation
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Population Interactions
Unit 10. Flora (World)
Floral Diversity Overview
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Plant Diversity Structure
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Invasive Alien Species
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Botanical Gardens
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Seed Banks & Gene Banks
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Cryopreservation
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Svalbard Global Seed Vault
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Extinct Plant Species
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New Plant Varieties
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Special Plant Types
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Plant Functional Types
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Ecosystem Restoration Techniques
Unit 11. Flora (India)
Unit 12. Environment Treaties and Organizations
UNEP
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UNDP
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GEF
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Green Climate Fund
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IPCC
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IUCN
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IUCN Nature 2030
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Himalayan Adaptation Network
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WWF
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Wetlands International
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BirdLife International
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Conservation International
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World Resources Institute
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SACEP
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SAWEN
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Climate Vulnerable Forum
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Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
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Champions of the Earth
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Young Champions of the Earth
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SEED Awards
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Sasakawa Prize
Unit 13. Environment Laws (India)
Wildlife Protection Act
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Environment Protection Act
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Environment Protection Rules
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National Forest Policy
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Forest Rights Act
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Coastal Regulation Zone
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Wetlands Rules
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National Green Tribunal
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Ozone Depleting Substances Rules
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Biological Diversity Act
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National Wildlife Action Plan
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CEPI
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Eco-Mark
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Environmental Rating Agencies
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National Clean Energy Fund
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National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
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Green Building Codes
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Energy Conservation Building Code
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Green Bonds
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Polluter Pays Principle
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Precautionary Principle
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Public Trust Doctrine
Unit 14. Protected Areas (World)
Unit 15. Protected Areas (India)
Biosphere Reserves in India
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National Parks in India
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Ramsar Sites in India
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Biodiversity Heritage Sites
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Coastal & Marine Biodiversity Areas
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Marine Protected Areas (India)
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World Heritage Sites in India
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Mixed Heritage Sites
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Eco-sensitive Zones
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Conservation Reserves
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Community Reserves
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Wildlife Corridors
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Orang Tiger Reserve
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Kaziranga National Park
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Bhitarkanika National Park
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Dudhwa National Park
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Silent Valley National Park
Unit 16. Pollution and Pollution Control
Pollution Overview
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Air Pollution
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Indoor Air Pollution
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Smog
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Fly Ash
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AQI
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Acid Rain
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Water Pollution
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Wastewater
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Bioremediation
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Soil Pollution
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Noise Pollution
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Thermal Pollution
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Nuclear Pollution
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Marine Pollution
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Solid Waste Management
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Plastic Pollution
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E-waste
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River Pollution
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Heavy Metal Pollution
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Microplastics
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Bioaccumulation & Biomagnification
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Pollution Control Technologies
Unit 17. Climate Change
Evidence of Climate Change
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Causes of Climate Change
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Climate Forcings
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Greenhouse Effect
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Global Warming
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Carbon Cycle & Climate Link
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Carbon Sequestration
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Climate Feedbacks
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Tipping Points
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Impacts on Agriculture
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Impacts on Water
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Sea Level Rise
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Impacts on Biodiversity
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Impacts on Health
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Climate Change in India
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Glacier Retreat
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Extreme Events
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GHG Inventory
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Climate Policies
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Mitigation
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Adaptation
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Climate Justice
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Net Zero
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Loss & Damage
Unit 18. Sustainability
Unit 19. Disaster Management
Unit 2. Ecosystem Fundamentals
Introduction to Ecosystem
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Ecosystem Components
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Biotic–Abiotic Interactions
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Types of Ecosystems
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Trophic Levels
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Food Chains
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Food Web
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Ecosystem Productivity
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Standing Crop & Standing State
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Energy Flow
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Ecological Efficiency (10% Law)
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Ecological Pyramids
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Nutrient Cycling
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Decomposition
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Ecological Succession
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Ecosystem Homeostasis
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Resistance & Resilience
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Ecotone & Edge Effect
Unit 20. Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit 3. Biomes and Biogeographic Regions
Biome Concept
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Patterns
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Aquatic Ecosystem Patterns
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Biosphere Perspective
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Levels of Biodiversity
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Alpha, Beta & Gamma Diversity
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Species–Area Relationship
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Latitudinal Diversity Gradient
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Keystone Species
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Indicator Species
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Umbrella Species
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Flagship Species
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Biodiversity Hotspots
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Ecosystem Diversity
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Ecosystem Services
Unit 4. Forests (World)
Unit 5. Forests (India)
National Forest Policy, 1988
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Forest Rights Act, 2006
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National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board
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CAMPA
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Joint Forest Management
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Social Forestry
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National Bamboo Mission
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Mangroves for the Future
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Forest Plus Programme
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Impact of COVID-19 on Forests
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Expansion of Thar Desert
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Forest Fires in India
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Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZs) around Forests
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Silent Valley Biodiversity
Unit 6. Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (World)
Unit 7. Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (India)
Wetlands in India
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Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017
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National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Sundarbans as Ramsar Site
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Seagrass Management in Palk Bay
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MISHTI Scheme
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Mangrove Conservation in India
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Coral Conservation in India
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Coastal Ecosystem Reports (CAG)
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Coastal Vulnerability Index (INCOIS)
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Marine & Coastal Biodiversity Areas
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Marine Protected Areas
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Bhitarkanika Coastal Ecosystem
Unit 8. Fauna (World)
Faunal Diversity Overview
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Invertebrates
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Vertebrates
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IUCN Red List
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Threatened Species
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Endemic Species
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Invasive Fauna
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International Whaling Commission
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BirdLife International
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Conservation International
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Convention on Migratory Species
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Gorilla Agreement
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Bat Agreement
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TRAFFIC
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Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking
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Extinct Bird Species
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Future Risks to Birds
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Pollinator Decline
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Blue Whale
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Tasmanian Tiger
Unit 9. Fauna (India)
Project Tiger
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Tiger Reserve Strategy
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Tiger Task Force
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National Tiger Conservation Authority
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Tiger Census
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Project Elephant
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Elephant Corridors & Threats
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Elephant Mitigation Measures
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Project RE-HAB
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Project Lion
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Asiatic Lion
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Project Snow Leopard
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Project Cheetah
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Project Hangul
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Project Crocodile
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Crocodile Census & Species
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Project Great Indian Bustard
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Project Dolphin
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Olive Ridley Turtle
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Greater Adjutant
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Hoolock Gibbons
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Spot-billed Pelicans
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Blackbuck
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Sangai Deer
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Slender Loris
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One-horned Rhinoceros
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Indian Rhino Vision
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Rhino Reintroduction
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Vulture Crisis in India
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MIKE Programme
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Hornbill Watch Initiative
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Recovery Programme for Endangered Species