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The death knell of desertification

Desertification is caused by poor land management such as over-cropping, over-grazing, improper irrigation practices, and deforestation.

These three animal species have been declared extinct in India

These three animal species have been declared extinct in India

Three species of animals including the Indian Cheetah, pink-headed duck, and the great Indian Bustard have gone extinct.

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