Vegetation and Wildlife in Ladakh

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What are some of the fruit trees that bloom during the summers in Ladakh?

Apples, apricots, and walnuts

Name some of the species of birds commonly sighted in Ladakh.

Robins, redstarts, Tibetan snowcock, raven, and hoopoe

Which animals are found in Ladakh?

Wild goats, wild sheep, yak, and special kinds of dogs

What is yak's milk used for in Ladakh?

To make cheese and butter

How are the hair of sheep and goat used in Ladakh?

To make woollens

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Vegetation and Climate

  • Ladakh's arid climate results in sparse vegetation.
  • Sparse patches of grasses and shrubs are available for animals to graze.

Flora

  • Willows and poplars are commonly found in valleys.
  • Fruit trees such as apples, apricots, and walnuts bloom during the summer.

Avifauna

  • Several species of birds are found in Ladakh, including robins, redstarts, Tibetan snowcock, ravens, and hoopoe.
  • Some bird species in Ladakh are migratory.

Fauna

  • Wild goats, wild sheep, yaks, and special breeds of dogs are found in Ladakh.
  • These animals are reared for milk, meat, and hides.

Animal Products

  • Yak's milk is used to make cheese and butter.
  • The hair of sheep and goats is used to make woollens.

Explore the unique flora and fauna of Ladakh, including sparse vegetation like grasses, shrubs, willows, and poplars, along with animals like wild goats, wild sheep, yak, and special dog breeds. Learn about the diverse bird species including robins, redstarts, Tibetan snowcock, and more.

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