What is an ‘ecological niche’? The ecological niche describes a way of living that provides a species with adequate nutrition, an optimum environment, and as few enemies as possible. For instance, several different species of water birds can live together peacefully on the sea because each species prefers a different food or hunts for its […]
The Red Data Book The excessive growth of population and rapid development activity in scientific and agricultural fields resulted in overexploitation of natural resources. In 1968, at an International Conference, the importance of conservation of natural flora and fauna was appreciated. Several recommendations were made urging the International Biological Programme (IBP), the International Union for
