India’s Biodiversity Hotspots: Their Role in Global Ecological Stability, Threats, and Conservation Strategies
Introduction Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and providing ecosystem services that sustain human and non-human life alike. India, recognized as one of the world’s “megadiverse” countries, is home to a spectacular array of flora and fauna. Within India, certain regions known as biodiversity hotspots are of exceptional…