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

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India has added 709 new animal species and 353 new flora taxa to its national database in 2025. Kerala led with the highest 98 new animal species discoveries, while Arunachal Pradesh contributed the most new flora taxa with 49 additions.

Kerala recorded the highest 98 new species of animals added to country’s database, while Arunachal Pradesh emerged as the leading contributor with 49 discoveries