India is home to some of the largest and smallest wildlife on the planet. Its varied landscapes include verdant grasslands, towering mountains, lush tropical jungles, dense wetlands, and arid deserts.

Myth #2: Planting exotic plants decreases biodiversity This one has always intrigued me. Adding genetic stock that did not previously exist in an area is, by definition, an increase in biodiversity.

Little is known about the specific role of exotic species on measures of grassland plant diversity, including how this may vary with climatic conditions or large mammal herbivory. This study examined ...