An old-fashioned George Washington joke from the Charlottesville (Virginia) Chronicle, 25 May 1883: âWhen did George Washington die?â asked a teacher of a large boy. âIs he dead?â was the astonished reply.
Natural Resources. The Himalayas are a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot and a repository of the most amazing biodiversity and a wealth of other resources that provide succor to humans that live in the region as well as at the base of the high mountains.atural Resources. The Himalayas are a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot and a repository of the most amazing biodiversity and a wealth of other resources that provide succor to humans that live in the region as well as at the base of the high mountains.
Biodiversity Hotspots-Himalaya. The Himalaya Hotspot is home to the worldâs highest mountains, including Mt. Everest. The mountains rise abruptly, resulting in a diversity of ecosystems that range from alluvial grasslands and subtropical broadleaf forests to alpine meadows above the tree line.ith dramatic variations in climate and topography, the Mountains of Southwest China support a wide array of habitats including the most endemic-rich temperate flora in the world. The golden monkey, giant panda, red panda, and a number of pheasants are among the threatened species endemic to this hotspot.