An Add-On-Course on “Ornamental Fish and Aquarium Fish Keeping” was offered by Department of Zoology, Nanda Nath Saikia College, Titabar from 2nd September, 2024 onwards for a duration of 30 hours. A total of 18 students belonging to the 5th Semester of the Zoology department actively participated in the course. An exam was conducted after syllabus completion and the students were awarded a certificate based on their performance in the exam. The course familiarized the students with the ornamental fish of North-East India. They gained basic knowledge in maintaining an aquarium for economic benefit.
Day 1 Talk on Birds and Butterflies studied during Butterfly Meet at Kaziranga National Park
Date: 04.10.2024 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Department of Zoology
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The Department of Zoology, in collaboration with the Zoological Society of N. N. Saikia College celebrated the National Wildlife Week. Day 1 was organized on 04.10.2024, wherein, Dr. Manashi Bortamuly, President, Zoological Society N. N. Saikia College welcomed all the students and gave the welcome address. She emphasized on the importance of wildlife and its aesthetic value. After the welcome note, Partha Hazarika, a student of 3rd Sem Major gave a detailed presentation on the value of birds and also spoke on his observation and experience during the North East Butterfly Meet at Kaziranga National Park that was organised during the month of September, 2024. He also shared the list of animal species that were recorded during the 3-day field trip at Kaziranga. After that, Dr. Manashi Bortamuly concluded the meeting after delivering a concluding note on wildlife.
Nearly 40 students were present physically during the meeting. The meeting ended at about 2:45 PM.
Day 2 Talk on animal species recorded during Gibbon visit
Date: 07.10.2024 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Department of Zoology
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2nd day for celebration of National Wildlife Week was conducted on 7.10.2024 wherein, the opening address was given by Dr. Samim Dullah, and the student presentation was given by Saurav Dutta of B. Sc 3rd Sem (Major). He presented on the diversity of butterflies observed in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. After that, Dr. Manashi Bortamuly gave a brief presentation on the life cycle stages of various butterfly species. She also concluded the meeting.
Nearly 40 students were present physically during the meeting. The meeting ended at about 2:45 PM.
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