Zoology Department, Assam Don Bosco University

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The Department of Zoology, Assam Don Bosco University observes International Leopard Day 2026 by spreading awareness on conservation and coexistence.

Small actions today can make a big impact for tomorrow.

*Research Highlight*
We are proud to share the publication of a research article titled “Ecological Assessment of Limestone Caves of Meghalaya, India by Cynthia M. Umlong and Dr. Madhurima Das.
Congratulations to the authors for their significant contribution to cave ecology and biodiversity conservation!

Hearty congratulations to Emma M Nonglang, Research scholar(Dept. of Zoology) for her significant contribution in discovering two new species of fireflies from Meghalaya, India.

We are pleased to share a collaborative publication associated with Dr. Madhurima Das, documenting the first record of Bungarus walli (Wall’s Krait) from Assam, along with diagnostic keys to the kraits of India. A valuable contribution to herpetological research.

Successfully organised International Day of Immunology - 2026 by the department of zoology, ADBU in collaboration with Eco- club with a lecture on Regulatory T cells : Guardians of Immune Balance by Dr. Manas Das Associate Prof. Department of zoology, Gauhati University.

We are pleased to share a remarkable publication co-authored by our research scholar Ms. Wimarithy K. Marak on the discovery of Gitchak nakana, a new genus and species of subterranean blind loach from Northeast India. This study marks the first record of a groundwater-dwelling fish from the region, contributing significantly to biodiversity research.

We are delighted to announce an additional publication by our research scholar, Chesime M. Sangma describing a new species of Snake from Meghalaya, India

An additional publication co-authored by Dr. Madhurima Das describes a new species of gecko, titled 'A New Species of Cyrtodactylus Gray, 1827 from Kokrajhar District, India.'

Dr. Madhurima Das has contributed to another collaborative study on the management of polycystic o***y syndrome through herbal drugs.
Congratulations to you 🎉🎉.