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    The coral reefs in the Andamans and Lakhswadeep are under threat



    India's island paradises might experience the horrors of hell in the near future. The coral reefs that protect the ocean's ecosystem have been steadily eroding over the years due to global warming. With the corals depleting, the marine life and the livelihoods of many people is under serious threat.

    Unequal growth caused by factors like illegal mining and industrialization have angered the local populace


    Illegal mining has forced tribals and villagers out of their traditional habitats; this has caused anger and resentment, helping fuel insurgencies and uprisings.

    The golden Langur



    Out of the estimated 8,000 that remain, 1,500 are in India, very little is know about them. They live mostly on the tree-tops and seldom descend to the ground.

    The largest mangrove forest in the world continues to be threatened by global warming



    The largest mangrove forest in the world is home to approximately 425 species of wildlife, including 300 species of birds and 42 species of mammals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger continues to be under threat. Not to mention the thousands of people who depend on the Sunderbans for their livelihood.

    Keywords: World Environment Day,june 05,Forests, Nature At Your Service , population,
    Last edited by minisoji; 06-06-2011 at 05:55 AM.

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