Reptiles have originated some 300 millions years ago and are found in nearly all parts of World, except the very cold regions There are more than 6000 species in all. Of the 518 species of reptiles found in India, nearly 192 species of reptiles are endemic to India. All three living orders of reptiles have their representatives are the order Crocodilia containing the crocodiles and gharials with 3 species, order Testudines (turtles and tortoises) with 34 species and Order Squamata (lizards and snakes) with 202 species of lizards and 279 species of snakes. In India reptile rich areas are the Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas Andaman & the Nicobar Islands and are generally endowed with many endemic species.
nearly 192 species of reptiles are endemic to India.
o Reptiles are mainly exploited for their Skin, flesh, and shell.
o Over population, urbanization and habitat destruction are the factors leads to exploit the reptiles population.
o Snakes are real friends of farmers because it control the rodent population.
o All the reptiles are protected under the Indian wildlife (protection) act 1972.
o Zoological Survey of India is conducting various surveys, scientific and conservation programme on Indian faunal resources to colleges, research institutions and student communities in India.
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