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It is India’s apex organization on animal taxonomy.
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Its objective is to promote survey, exploration, research and documentation on various aspects of animal taxonomy in Indian subcontinent.
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It also seeks advancement of knowledge on animal taxonomy.
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It was established in 1916 and headquartered in Kolkata.
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It has been declared as designated repository for National Zoological Collection as per section 39 of the National Biodiversity Act, 2002.