Describe the plant and animal life of India. Give examples of typical animals.

India is home to abundant plant and animal life and has a wide range of climates that accommodate a diversity of species throughout the country. India has an estimated 45,000 species of plants, 33 percent of which are native. India is inhabited by a wide variety of animal life, including almost 5,000 species of larger animals. Typical animals in India are Elephants, Lions, tigers, and Leopards.