ZOOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

"The Zoological Survey of India, the only organization in the country involved in the study of all kinds of animals from Protozoa to Mammalia, occurring in  all possible habitats from deepest depth of the ocean to the peaks of Himalaya, was established on 1st July, 1916 to promote survey, exploration and research leading to the advancement in our knowledge of the various aspects of the exceptionally rich animal life " ZSI being the nodal organization under Ministry of Environment & Forests, plays a significant role in fulfilling India's commitments under various international conventions. This organisation is a vast repository of National Zoological Collection in the form of various types and reference collections needed for the bio-systematic research and conservation strategies.

Indian Museum Galleries

ZSI Scientists

Zoological Public galleries of the Indian Museum in Kolkata, illustrate the Zoology of the Indian sub-continent and broaden the minds of general public .  More info ..

The Eminent Scientists in ZSI known for their expertise in various groups of Animal Taxonomy are engaged in exploring, naming, describing, classifying and documenting of animals from all over India  More info.  

Central Entomological Laboratory-CEL
Zoological specimens belonging to various groups received annually from various organizations and researchers  are determined by the experts of the ZSI... More info
   
Protected Areas Status Survey

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