Reptiles usually get a bad reputation due to them being sometimes dangerous or intimidating, but amphibians don’t even get a reputation as people don’t seem to care for them at all. Amphibians aren’t paid much attention and are thought to be able to survive in all conditions, which cannot be further from the truth. Amphibians […]
Endemic or Native Reptile Species of Pakistan
Reptiles get a bad reputation due to their unfriendly looks and the fact that they can be sometimes dangerous, but that doesn’t mean we should not care about them. They are as important for the Ecosystem as their fluffier counterparts, plus not all reptiles are dangerous or scary. Pakistan has a lot of animals in […]
Endemic or Native Bird Species of Pakistan
As we all know, Pakistan is not only home to a lot of different kinds of bird species but also a host to many many kinds of birds that every year migrate to our mild climate from the harsh winters of Siberia and Russia. So we are lucky to witness the beauty of different types […]
Endemic or Native Mammal Species of Pakistan
Endemic mammals are mammals which are found in a specific geographical location only. Pakistan has many endemic mammals, which definitely make Pakistan a more special place. But unfortunately due to hunting and poaching, many of these mammals are endangered or even critically endangered. But the sad thing about endemic species is that their exclusiveness can […]
Top 12 Environmental Science / Engineering Universities of Pakistan
Environmental science is an up and coming subject in Pakistan – for more detailed information, read: What is Environmental Science and Why is it Important? Even though it has been around for a decade, it is only recently that people have started taking it seriously as the job sector has started making a space for […]
Environmental Science CSS, PMS, PCS Course Notes By Topic
When you are studying for CSS or PMS or PCS or even GAT subject (Environmental Science) or any other competitive exam then you usually don’t have enough time to prepare notes from scratch, so it is logical that people turn to the Internet to find comprehensive yet to the point notes that they can use […]
7 Must See Beautiful Natural Phenomena in Pakistan
The location of Pakistan on the world map makes it important for economic and tourism activities. Pakistan has known geographical features such as the Hills of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mountain ranges in Northern Pakistan, Indus River Plain in Sindh and Punjab, and the plateau in North-Eastern Pakistan. check out Impact of Human Activities on Margalla Hills […]
Ecosystem Zones and Climatic Biomes of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Climatic Zone: It is defined as an area with well defined climatic conditions. The different areas in the world are categorized according to various climatic parameters such as temperature, rainfall, snow, summer and winter seasons, etc. Biome: It is defined as an environment that hosts a diverse variety of plants and animals well adapted […]
Desert Ecosystem of Pakistan – Climatic Biome
INTRODUCTION Desert: It is defined as a barren area that has little to no vegetation and less rainfall. The land surface is continuously exposed to hot dry environmental conditions. Desert Ecosystem: It is an ecosystem with dry environments. The species of plants and animals are well adapted to the ecosystem. The desert ecosystem includes hot […]
Tundra and Alpine Ecosystem of Pakistan – Climatic Biome
INTRODUCTION Tundra and Alpine: This biome includes extremely cold regions (usually covered in snow) that are present around the world without long woody trees due to high elevation. Tundra and Alpine Ecosystem: This ecosystem is usually found in the northern hemisphere. The biome receives scant rainfall. As the altitude increases the forest cover decreases. Characteristics […]