The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) confirmed that India added 709 new faunal species to its national biodiversity database in 2025, as per its annual publication 'Animal Discoveries 2025'. This brings India's total documented fauna to over 1,06,467 species. The new discoveries span insects, fish, reptiles, arachnids, and marine invertebrates. India is one of the world's 17 mega-diverse countries, hosting 7-8% of the world's recorded species despite covering only 2.4% of the Earth's surface.
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India Added 709 New Faunal Species in 2025; Total Documented Fauna Crosses 1,06,467 — ZSI Animal Discoveries 2025
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- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) confirmed that India added 709 new faunal species to its national biodiversity database in 2025, as per its annual publication 'Animal Discoveries 2025'
- This brings India's total documented fauna to over 1,06,467 species
- The new discoveries span insects, fish, reptiles, arachnids, and marine invertebrates
- India is one of the world's 17 mega-diverse countries, hosting 7-8% of the world's recorded species despite covering only 2.4% of the Earth's surface
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• India: 709 new faunal species in 2025; total: 1,06,467+ species (ZSI 'Animal Discoveries 2025') • ZSI: Zoological Survey of India; HQ Kolkata; est. 1916; under MoEFCC • India: one of 17 mega-diverse countries; 7-8% of global flora and fauna • BSI (Botanical Survey of India): flora documentation; est. 1890; HQ Kolkata
