2. Hot tropical weather Hot tropical weather Eight climatic zones Eight climatic zones From december to february is the coolest weather From december to february is the coolest weather March-may dry and unpleasant March-may dry and unpleasant June-september monsoon rains occur June-september monsoon rains occur

3. Indian Wildlife over 350 species of mammals. over 350 species of mammals. Two of India's most impressive animals are the Bengal tiger and the Asiatic elephant. Two of India's most impressive animals are the Bengal tiger and the Asiatic elephant. 1200 species of birds. 1200 species of birds. One of most impressive birds is the peacock. One of most impressive birds is the peacock.

4. Bengal Tiger The tiger is the national animal of India The tiger is the national animal of India Population nearly 4000 Population nearly 4000 Poachers kill them to get their skin and bones Poachers kill them to get their skin and bones Tigers live and hunt alone Tigers live and hunt alone diet in wild: deer, wild board, water buffalo diet in wild: deer, wild board, water buffalo Excellent night vision Excellent night vision

5. Asiatic Elephant Ears are smaller than african elephant’s ears Ears are smaller than african elephant’s ears Lives in forests Lives in forests Diet in wild: grass, leaves, bark and fruit Diet in wild: grass, leaves, bark and fruit The most developed sense is smell The most developed sense is smell Hearing is acute Hearing is acute Eyesight is limited Eyesight is limited Lives for about 60 years Lives for about 60 years

6. Peacock The national bird of india The national bird of india Male birds have gorgeous tail feathers Male birds have gorgeous tail feathers Tail spreads out for over a metre Tail spreads out for over a metre Habitat: hilly wooded areas, close to other animals Habitat: hilly wooded areas, close to other animals Very sociable, protects other animals Very sociable, protects other animals Diet: plants, seeds, grasses, mice, snakes Diet: plants, seeds, grasses, mice, snakes

7. Lotus The Lotus or the Water Lily is an aquatic plant The Lotus or the Water Lily is an aquatic plant Grows only in shallow waters Grows only in shallow waters Divided into two types red and white lotus flower Divided into two types red and white lotus flower The seed, the leaf and the stem are edible and also can be used as a medicine The seed, the leaf and the stem are edible and also can be used as a medicine Symbolises fertility, wealth and knowledge Symbolises fertility, wealth and knowledge