- Our mangrove forests are the sixth largest forests in the world.
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- The Cheetah, tiger and lion have become extinct in Pakistan.
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- The Indus River dolphin, which is only found in the Indus River, is now in danger.
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- More than 5000 species of insects are reported to exist in Pakistan.
- There are 100 species of land snails found in Pakistan.
- There are around 2000 plants in Pakistan, which can be used for medical purposes.
- 72 species of snakes are found in Pakistan.
- In Pakistan the population of the Mugger (marsh crocodile) is declining due to over hunting.
- Our mangrove forest is dominated by a single species called Avecinnea marina, which forms 99.9% of the total crop.
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- The Mudskipper is a fascinating fish found in the mangroves. It can live without water for a while and hunts for food by skipping over the soil during lowtide.
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- The mangrove forests serve as nurseries for fish, shrimps, crabs and other marine life. These marine animals pass their early lifetime in these forests.
Here are some interesting facts for you:
- The biggest threat to biodiversity in Pakistan is the loss of its natural habitat.
- Approximately 2 million hectares of land is affected due to erosion in Pakistan.
- Salinity affects 2.1 million hectares in Sindh and 2.6 million hectares in the Punjab
- The constant discharge of chemical waste from factories into the Lyari River has completely polluted the river.
- Hardly 2% of the industries in the country have the facilities to treat their toxic wastes before releasing them into sea.
- The life of dams and barrages is decreased by Sedimentation. It is also responsible for raising the sea level and it causes floods.
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