Human: What is the total number of species of plants and animals in India? Assistant: 
India is home to a staggering 1.3 million species of plants and animals. This includes over 1,000 species of mammals, over 1,000 species of birds, over 1,000 species of reptiles, over 1,000 species of amphibians, over 1,000 species of fish, and over 1,000 species of insects.