Report On Visit To Zoological Museum

“REPORT ON VISIT TO ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM AT SWAYAMBHU”
Submitted by: Asmita khanal

Section: S.M.51
Id no: 1056
FOR THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENT FOR THE SECONDARY-LEVEL
EDUCATION, NEB (GRADE XI)
Submitted to:
Department of Zoology
Xavier international college
Kalopul, Kathmandu, Nepal
Letter of Approval
The research report submitted by Asmita khanal entitled “REPORT ON VISIT TO
ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM AT SWAYAMBHU” i.e. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM is
carried out by him. I approve this report for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
National Examination Board (NEB), Kalopul, Kathmandu Nepal.
…………………
Mrs. ujjawala K.C
Department of Zoology
Xavier International College
Kalopul, Kathmandu
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Acknowledgments
It has been a great opportunity for me to work under the guidance of Mrs. ujjawala K.C,
Department of Zoology, Xavier International College, Kalopul, Kathmandu. I express my sincere
gratitude for her valuable suggestions, constructive criticisms, and a deep sense of perfection
which enable me to complete this work.
I am highly obliged to Mrs. ujjawala K.C Department of Zoology for her continuous cooperation
and encouragement. I am equally thankful to Mrs. Pooja prasai and Department of Biology,
Xavier International College for providing the necessary laboratory facilities.
I also express my deepest thank to my friend Pkritanjali yadav and nyima tamang for their
support and help to complete my report.
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Abstract
This study attempts to analyze the collection of the Natural History Museum of Nepal. The study
provides insights into its future prospects as a major tourism industry. It also explores issues and
challenges facing collecting and conserving rare and historical art, weapons, and religious book
and beliefs. Though, Nepal is rich in historical and religious moments along with the excellent
condition of flora and fauna. The Nepalese biodiversity is remarkable in the world for its beauty.
The main challenges include inadequate scientific research on history; lack of adoption of
improved technology to conserve arts and ideals, insufficient investment, poor supply of
cleanliness, and lack of awareness. Several strategies are also presented here for the conservation
of the Natural History Museum of Nepal.
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Table of Contents Page no.
Matter of approval.................................................................................................. i
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ ii
Abstract ................................................................................................................. iii
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1-2

History… ................................................................................................................1.1
Objectives of a museum ......................................................................................... 1.2
Significance of study… ...........................................................................................1.3
Limitation… .......................................................................................................... 1.4
MATERIALS AND METHODS ................................................................................ 3
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ................................................................................. 4-5
CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................... 6
REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION
Natural History Museum, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University is situated on
the lap of swayambhu stupa, a world heritage site in the west Hillock of Kathmandu valley.
Swayambhu Hillock is itself a famous place not only in the context of the culture, religion, and
history of Kathmandu Valley but also an equally famous place for the early plant hunters in Nepal.
Natural History Museum is the scientific authority in fauna for CITES and plays a pivotal role in
its implementation. (Bisht, 2012)
Our visit to the “Natural History Museum” gives us chance to view the rare, famous species of
flora and fauna. The diversity of Nepal is observed from the fact that; about 50,000 specimens are
reported in this museum. Likewise, there are 14,843 specimens of butterflies and moths preserved
there. Besides it, there are 4,142 specimens of beetles, 1,462 specimens of dragonflies, and 1,604
specimens of other insects. Also, there have 6 specimens of lower chordates, 890 fish, 107
amphibians, 390 reptiles, and 1,194 birds found there. Also, there are 22 specimens of skeletons,
besides 964 fossils and animal body parts reported there. We also found different types of
specimens of insects along with the differences in districts or provinces. Also, this museum is the
only museum to see a specimen of the mouse deer which is believed to be extinct in Nepal.
(www.nhmnepal.edu.np)
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History
Natural History Museum was established in 1975. Also, this museum has been publishing a
journal annually since 1977 and the journal, entitled the Journal of Natural History Museum, is
the oldest journal on nature in Nepal. This museum has also published numerous books and
build guides on Nepal’s wildlife. (Dr. Keshab, 2010)
Objectives of the study

The main objectives of our study were as follows:
 To study the diversity of different specimens of flora and fauna in the Natural History
Museum.
 To examine the specimen history of ancient wildlife.
Significance of study
The study was very helpful for acquiring knowledge of the diversity of flora and fauna and
studying the respective order which helped us a lot to know a little more about all organisms
as well as ancient wildlife.
Limitations:
1. The study was carried out for a very short period of time.
2. Unfavorable climatic conditions.
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MATERIALS AND METHODS
Study Area
Natural History Museum is located at the lap of the swayambhu stupa, the west hillock
of Kathmandu Valley.
Longitudinal and Latitudinal location
27.7146°N
85.2878°E
Materials
GPS, mobile and other stationary materials were used during the observation and collection of data
and study.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
We found different species of animals, and birds and their skeletons and fossils. The animals of
phylum Aves, reptiles, mammals, Mollusca, Echinodermata, etc. were observed and their
subspecies were under different species. Like, 20 subspecies of Naza Naza and 81 species of
butterfly were reported.
Species diversity was recorded during the study which includes animals of different orders like
carnivores, Squamata, Lepidoptera, Rodentia, etc were observed.
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Table no. 1 Observed animals and their species found in the Natural History Museum:
S.N Animals Scientific name No. of species
1 Mouse deer Tragulus meminna 3

2 Molar teeth of Ramapithecus Ramapithecus punjabensis 2
3 Human Embriyo Homo sapiens 1
4 Python Python molurus bivittatus 3
5 King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah 9
6 Two headed snake Xenochrophis piscator 5
7 Octopus Octopus sp. 4
8 Great bird of paradise Paradise apoda 7
9 Spiny Babbler Turdoides nipalenisis 8
10 4-legged chick Gallus sp. 4
11 White crow Corvus sp. 2
12 Chimpanzee Pantroglodyts sp. 2
13 One horned rhinoceros Embryo Rhinoceros unicornis 3
14 8-legged Lamb Capra sp. 6
15 Asiatic Elephant Embryo Elephas maximus 2
16 Atlas Moth Attacus altas 15
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CONCLUSION
The one-day visit to Natural History Museum has given us the concept of biodiversity found in
Nepal and the identification of animal order, family, genus, and species with the help of direct
observation. The species of birds and insects i.e. Aves and Arthropoda phylum were seen
preserved more whereas species from the Pieces and Mollusca phylum were lesser in number.
To be more specific about the different species of animals observed, the dominant order was
squamata (42) and Carnivora (13). Also, more than 165 species of birds were reported. It was
somehow to get an idea about the diversity of species in Nepal but not sufficient. It gives us
primary information for further research.
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REFERENCES
 Bisht, Kapil. "In Flesh and Feathers". ECS Nepal. Archived from the original on 17
October 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
 Shrestha, Dr. Keshab (2010). "In conversation with Kapil Bisht".
 www.nhmnepal.edu.np
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- I observed different kinds of specimens of snakes.

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Submitted by: Asmita khanal

Mrs. ujjawala K.C

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1-2

Objectives of the study

Longitudinal and Latitudinal location

S.N Animals Scientific name No. of species

1 Mouse deer Tragulus meminna 3

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