The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as ‘The International Day for Biological Diversity’ (IDB). This year’s theme is “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism.” Let’s embark on a journey to such biological diversity rich tourist spots.
1.Kopi Luwak is the world’s most expensive coffee ($80 per cup in the U.S.). Tourists flock to Indonesia to witness its uncommon method of making. It is made from coffee beans partially digested and then pooped out by this cat like creature. Identify the creature.
2.Thousands flock to Antarctica for tourism. In the 1970’s only scenic flights from Australia and New Zealand flew to the Antarctic mainland without landing. The trips were special due to the breathtaking commentary of this famous person. Identify the person.
3.The North Dakota park is named after an American president. It is because his wife and his mother died on the same day, February 14, 1884. He returned to this place seeking solitude and time to heal. Identify the president.
4. This reserve has become the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot — Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. It is the place in the world where the species of barasingha, or swamp deer largely exists. Which reserve will you visit to see these wonders?
5. Mysterious underground of the Fun-Fun cave is in “Los Haitises” national park which is among the biggest caves in the world. The journey begins when you mount on a horse to make your way through rainforest with 110 types of birds and bats. In which country can you see this?
Readers Questions
This reserve forest in Thalaserry, Kerala is popular for rare medicines and Kurichiya tribes who pledged their allegiance to Pazhassi Raja. S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali 2’s shooting made it popular and has helped its way into National tourism. Identify the historical forest reserve.
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Answers
1.Palm civet or also Civet cat
2. Sir Edmund Hillary
3.Theodore Roosevelt
4. The Kanha tiger reserve,
5. Dominican Republic
