Explanation:

The conversion of large areas of forestland of Punjab for non-forestry purposes such as agriculture and other developmental activities led to present day Punjab losing much of its forest and biodiversity. The remaining relict populations of conservation value are largely confined to some parts of plains and Shivalik region of Punjab. These are the areas which harbour natural biodiversity and provide a home to rare and endangered animals like Indus river dolphin, Pangolin, Otter and Python.