New Delhi, June 30
India has become the first country in biodiversity documentation by preparing a checklist of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species.
Launching the “Fauna of India Checklist Portal” on the occasion of the 109th Foundation Day of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata on Sunday, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday said, “The Fauna of India Checklist Portal is the first comprehensive document on the faunal species reported from India. The checklist will be an invaluable reference for taxonomists, researchers, academicians, conservation managers and policymakers. It comprises 121 checklists of all known taxa covering 36 phyla (classification of animals). Endemic, threatened and scheduled species have also been included in the list.”
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
116 dead in stampede at religious congregation in UP's Hathras
The stampede takes place as people head home after a ‘satsan...
Outside Hathras hospital, bodies of stampede victims lay on the floor, loud wails pierce the air
The heartbreaking scenes unfold outside the district's Sikan...
Hathras tragedy: Cop-turned-preacher Bhole Baba attracted large number of followers in western UP
The real name of Bhole Baba is Surajpal
PM Modi hurls 'balak buddhi' barb at Rahul Gandhi, asserts mandate is for stability, continuity
Was replying to a nearly 18-hour-long discussion on the Moti...
‘Was not a party to it’: Hours after joining AAP, Surjit Kaur is back in SAD
Says was tutored by CM Bhagwant Mann to say that she liked A...
