Animal Diversity in the British Residency, Hyderabad (Telangana), India

Abstract

The flora and the fauna of a particular ecosystem, along with biotic and abiotic factors coordinate together, to form life. The economics and richness of a nation, relies upon its biodiversity. Rich biodiversity contributes to good agriculture and development of successful pharmaceutical industries. Maintaining rich biodiversity is key for sustenance of life on planet earth. Rapid urbanization, human interference and excessive mining activities, have cost heavily, upon the existence of flora and fauna, which has either caused transient disappearance of certain species, or at times led to total extinction. Not many studies, are documented about rich animal diversity of British residency of Hyderabad, which is located amidst buzzing hustle of urban activities. This monument dates back to year 1803, and due to its sprawling green landscape in the campus, it houses many rare flora and fauna. The present study was an attempt to collect, identify and analyze the diverse animal species in British residency of Hyderabad, India. The study has revealed the presence of different species of insects, birds and mammals. The maintenance and preservation of rich biodiversity of animal species, in British residency may be attributed to maintenance of greenery in the campus and there is not much of destruction of trees thereby preserving their precious habitat and creating a conducive atmosphere for coexistence of distinct fauna.