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Which regions in India harbour endemic species?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Endemic Species**: - Endemic species are those that are confined to a specific geographical area and are not found anywhere else in the world. This means that these species have evolved in isolation and are unique to that particular location. 2. **Examples of Endemic Species**: - To illustrate the concept of endemic species, consider the kangaroo, which is endemic to Australia. This means that kangaroos are found only in Australia and not in any other part of the world, including India. ...
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