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India is recognized as one of the seventeen mega-diverse countries of the world. The country hosts four global biodiversity hotspots – Western Ghats–Sri Lanka, Indo-Burma, Himalayas and Sundaland.

More than 1.7 million living species have been described worldwide, while millions remain undiscovered. India alone has recorded over 1,00,693 animal species and continues to reveal new faunal diversity through scientific exploration.

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The Zoological Survey of India plays a vital role in documenting, researching and conserving the country's rich animal resources and ecosystems for future generations.

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