Source: TH
Context: In 2022, India witnessed significant additions to its faunal and floral databases. A total of 664 animal species were added, including 467 new species and 197 new records.
- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) compiled the faunal discoveries in a publication called “Animal Discoveries – New Species and New Records 2023,” while the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) published the plant discoveries in “Plant Discoveries 2022.”
Findings:
- The state of Kerala recorded the highest number of new discoveries, with 82 animal species and 15 new records.
- The discoveries encompassed various taxa, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and more.
