Environment for Prelims

Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at

Black Softshell Turtle: Black Softshell Turtle is a species of freshwater turtle. It is found in India and Bangladesh. IUCN Status: Critically

Pyrostria laljii: Pyrostria laljii is a 15-meter-tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family. It is the first

Gharials: Gharials are one of the longest of all living crocodilians. Features:  Gharial is a fish-eating crocodile. When compared to alligators

Blue Finned Mahseer is a freshwater fish. It is also known as Deccan Mahseer or Tor Khudree. It is one of the sub-species of Mahseer.

One Horned Rhinoceros: The Indian rhinoceros, also called the Indian rhino, greater one-horned rhinoceros or great Indian rhinoceros is a

Elephant Seals: Elephant seals are the largest seals on earth. They get their name from the prominent noses of the males

Water Hyacinth: Water hyacinth is a free-floating and flowering invasive aquatic plant that originated from Amazon Basin, South America. Why is