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Figure 7: Flamingo Pond Exhibit in Mandai Bird Paradise
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3.4 Indian Museum Kolkata

The Indian Museum, inaugurated on February 2, 1814, by Danish botanist Dr.
Nathanial Wallich, is the oldest and most expansive museum in India. It holds the

distinction of being the first museum in the Asia-Pacific area and has significantly

influenced the museum movement across the continent. Over two centuries, it has
become a premier repository for India’s vast cultural heritage, standing as the

country's first National Museum.

The museum showcases a comprehensive collection of animal bones and fossils
from South Asia, meticulously curated to depict the region's zoological diversity.

Additionally, it features an extensive array of preserved mammals from around the

world. However, the exhibition faces challenges; the skeletal displays are encased in
glass, which often obscures clear viewing. The exhibit lacks interactive or
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