Seerat Babar-Zool603

NAME: SEERAT BABAR Ag#:
2021-ag-9181 DEGREE: BS
ZOOLOGY SEMESTER: 7th
(MORNING)
SUBMITTED TO: SIR UMAR IJAZ
COURSE CODE: ZOOL-603
TOPIC: Identification of regions on
world map, their climate and fauna
UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
FAISALABAD
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Oriental Region
Subregions:
 Indian Subcontinent: Includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

 Indo-Malay: Covers Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
 Southeast Asia: Extends into southern China, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Climate:
 Indian Subcontinent: Tropical monsoon with distinct wet and dry seasons; warmer
in plains and cooler in Himalayas.
 Indo-Malay: Equatorial and tropical, with dense rainforests and high humidity;
seasonal rainfall patterns.
 Southeast Asia: Tropical rainforest climate with high rainfall year-round and
intense humidity.
Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Singapore.
Fauna:
 Rich biodiversity with Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, and Indian rhinoceroses.
 Home to diverse primate species such as orangutans and gibbons.
 Hosts various bird species like hornbills, peacocks, and kingfishers.
 Reptiles include the Indian cobra, Komodo dragon, and many turtle species.
 Marine species are also prevalent, with coral reefs hosting unique fish and mollusks.
Palearctic Region
Subregions:
 Western Palearctic: Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.

 Siberian: Extends across northern Asia and Siberia.
 Eastern Palearctic: Includes East Asia, such as China, Korea, and Japan.
Climate:
 Western Palearctic: Temperate with distinct seasons; Mediterranean regions have

hot, dry summers and mild winters.
 Siberian: Extremely cold winters and short summers; subarctic and taiga ecosystems.
 Eastern Palearctic: Temperate to subtropical with monsoon rains in eastern China.
Major Cities: Moscow, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, Istanbul, Cairo.
Fauna:
 Large mammals like the Siberian tiger, brown bear, and reindeer.
 Bird species include cranes, geese, and storks, adapted to various climates.
 Wolves, foxes, and wildcats inhabit different ecosystems across Europe and Asia.
 Diverse rodent species, especially in colder regions like Siberia.
 Unique reptiles and amphibians found in Mediterranean and East Asian regions.
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Nearctic Region
Subregions:
 Eastern North America: Eastern United States and Canada.

 Western North America: Rocky Mountains and western coast.
 Northern Mexico: Deserts and mountainous regions of northern Mexico.
Climate:
 Eastern North America: Humid continental with cold winters and warm
summers; humid subtropical in the southeast.
 Western North America: Coastal Mediterranean in California, arid deserts,
and mountain climates.
 Northern Mexico: Arid and semi-arid deserts with limited rainfall.
Major Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, Chicago.
Fauna:
 Mammals include American bison, gray wolves, and black bears.

 Numerous bird species like bald eagles, migratory geese, and hummingbirds.
 Amphibians and reptiles, especially in desert regions (rattlesnakes, Gila monsters).
 Marine mammals along the coasts, such as seals and whales.
 Insects like butterflies and beetles are highly diverse, especially in warmer regions.
Neotropical Region
Subregions:
 Amazon Basin: Covers Brazil, Peru, and surrounding areas.

 Andean Region: Mountainous regions along the Andes in South America.
 Central America and the Caribbean: Tropics across Mexico, the Caribbean
islands, and Central America.
Climate:
 Amazon Basin: Humid and warm tropical rainforest with high annual rainfall.
 Andean Region: Varied; temperate in valleys, colder in high-altitude areas.
 Central America and the Caribbean: Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
Major Cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Bogotá, Caracas.
Fauna:
 Rich mammalian diversity with jaguars, tapirs, and howler monkeys.

 Home to hundreds of bird species, including toucans, macaws, and quetzals.
 Amphibians are abundant, like poison dart frogs in the Amazon rainforest.
 Reptiles include caimans, green anacondas, and iguanas in Central America.
 Aquatic species are highly diverse, with piranhas and river dolphins in the Amazon.
Ethiopian Region (Afrotropical)
Subregions:
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 East African Savannah: Grasslands and savannahs in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
 Central African Rainforest: Dense jungles of the Congo Basin.
 Southern Africa: Semi-arid and savannah regions of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia.
Climate:
 East African Savannah: Warm with seasonal rains; dry and wet seasons.
 Central African Rainforest: Tropical rainforest with constant high humidity.
 Southern Africa: Diverse, from Mediterranean climates to arid deserts.
Major Cities: Nairobi, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Addis Ababa, Cairo.
Fauna:
 Iconic African wildlife such as lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses in savannahs.

 Unique primates like gorillas and chimpanzees in central rainforests.
 Numerous bird species like ostriches, flamingos, and vultures.
 Aquatic fauna, including Nile crocodiles and various fish in rivers.
 Insects like tsetse flies, dung beetles, and numerous butterfly species.
Australian Region
Subregions:
 Australia: Predominantly covers the entire continent of Australia.

 New Guinea: Includes Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands.
 New Zealand: Located southeast of Australia with unique flora and fauna.
Climate:
 Australia: Varied, with deserts, tropical, and temperate climates; monsoon in the north.
 New Guinea: Tropical rainforest with high humidity and consistent rainfall.
 New Zealand: Temperate maritime climate, wet and mild.
Major Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland, Wellington.
Fauna:
 Unique marsupials like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

 Monotremes, including the platypus and echidna, found only in this region.
 Birds like emus, kiwis, and parrots, with some species flightless.
 Reptiles, such as saltwater crocodiles and various lizards in arid regions.
 Marine diversity includes the Great Barrier Reef with corals, sharks, and fish species.
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 Indian Subcontinent: Includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Singapore.

 Western Palearctic: Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.

 Western Palearctic: Temperate with distinct seasons; Mediterranean regions have

Major Cities: Moscow, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, Istanbul, Cairo.

 Eastern North America: Eastern United States and Canada.

 Mammals include American bison, gray wolves, and black bears.

 Amazon Basin: Covers Brazil, Peru, and surrounding areas.

Major Cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Bogotá, Caracas.

 Rich mammalian diversity with jaguars, tapirs, and howler monkeys.

Ethiopian Region (Afrotropical)

Major Cities: Nairobi, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Addis Ababa, Cairo.

 Iconic African wildlife such as lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses in savannahs.

 Australia: Predominantly covers the entire continent of Australia.

Major Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland, Wellington.

 Unique marsupials like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

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