Do the types and varities of animals and plants change as one goes higher into the mountain regions of the Himalayas?

Answer 1

The Himalayas, known as the longest as well as the highest mountain ranges of the world, serve as the natural habitat to a wide variety of wildlife. The Himalayan Wildlife comprises of one third of all mountain animals. The absolute variety of the Himalayan topography is the reason behind it being home to the rare plants and endangered species of animals. The rarest of wild animals and birds can be spotted in the wildlife in the Himalayas.

As you explore the diverse wildlife of the Himalayas you will get to know many interesting and amazing facts on the Himalayan Wildlife. Different regions, owing to the climatic condition of that region have different kinds of forests and animals. In the Terai region the Himalayas, the fauna comprises of Sal, Teak and Shisham/rosewood forests. As we go higher with the rising altitudes, the terrain changes to include Pine, Oak, Deodar, Fir, Rhododendron, Birch and Juniper trees. One can also find some of the rarest flowers while on the Himalayan Wildlife tour.

The Garhwal region lilies and potentillas present the Himalayan beauty in a different look. There are four main types of vegetation found in the Himalayan region - temperate, alpine, tropical, and subtropical. The Himalayan Wildlife and forests are most suited for insects like bumblebees and crane flies. As you go higher, you will notice that the insects have dark bodies so as to absorb as much heat as possible as the climate gets cooler. The Himalayas Wildlife sanctuaries showcase different types of butterflies- Apollo's, blues, vanessas, and papilios.