SCIENCEJun 30 · 17:35 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

India adds 709 new species to its faunal database in 2025, 353 taxa to its flora

India added 709 new animal species and 353 plant taxa to its databases in 2025. Kerala recorded the highest number of new animal species (98), while Arunachal Pradesh led with 49 animal discoveries.

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