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Tahina spectabilis is a gigantic palm found only in remote parts of north-west Madagascar. It lives for about $$50$$ years, then flower only once, and dies soon after. What is the common name of this flower?

The flower of this plant is very rare and found mostly in the rainforest of the Philippines. It has claw shaped flower which vary in colour from blue to light green. Identify the flower.

Vulture, hyena and eagle are examples of________.

It was the largest known carnivorous marsupial of modern times. It was native to Tasmania and believed to have become extinct in $$20^{th}$$ century. Which animal are we talking about?

The blue flowers of this shrub bloom once every $$12$$ years. In $$2006$$, these flowers bloomed gregariously at several places near Kodaikanal and Munnar. Name the flower.

Some dog breeds have more potential to cause injuries than other breeds and thus, they are said to be dangerous. Which among the following is the most dangerous breed of dogs?

Which of the following are the four major coral reef regions of India meant for intensive conservation and management ?
(i) Gulf of Mannar
(ii) Lakshadweep Islands
(iii) Gulf of kutch
(iv) Gulf of Khambat
(v) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

This breed of dog shown in the picture is most commonly kept as a companion dog. In China, it is referred to as Songshi Quan which means puffy-lion dog. Identify it.

This vulnerable species exclusively (99 percent) feeds on bamboo. It is found in China. It has large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears and across its round body. Name the species.

This medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa, belongs to the order Tubulidentata of which no other living animals are known. It gets its name from a South African word meaning "earth pig". Name this animal.