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On 20 January 2018, the students of the IIS University (B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc.) visited the Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur and enriched their knowledge about avifaunal diversity. The zeal to learn motivated them to identify the faunal diversity. Nearly more than 100 species of birds and 10 species of other fauna were identified by them. The visit to the park was an enlightening effort to make them learn in the lap of Mother Nature. They not only identified the different fauna of the park, but they were able to visualize different ecological and behavioural interactions. The whole experience for them was very refreshing and unforgettable. The trip was an effort to promote awareness about wildlife and its effective management. Young minds were rejuvenated with the importance of wetlands, migratory birds, forest conservation, community interactions etc. that will surely ensure in betterment of wildlife and their protection in future.

Department of Zoology, The IIS University, Jaipur, organized an educational visit to
EXHIBITION ON LIFE SCIENCE at Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur on February 21, 2018. It was an amalgamation of fun and knowledge. The exhibition gave information about latest medical equipment and modern day diseases and their treatment. It was useful for spreading the awareness about Medical Science to students, importance of blood donation with the help of models and mannequin. Human body and its functions were demonstrated on human body parts.
This exhibition provides an opportunity to students to acquire knowledge about new procedures in medical science with knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, they also learnt about health and new diseases. Students also learnt the techniques of basic life support system. The overall experience of the exhibition was overwhelming for the students as this exhibition is held once in every twenty years.
 

The Department of Zoology, The IIS University organized an interactive session in AV Hall with Dr. Kerry M Kreiger an international environmental scientist, USA. His talk was on biodiversity and related environmental issues. He is an executive director of “SAVE THE FROGS” foundation a non-profit organization, which works in 57 countries including India for the conservation of amphibians and biodiversity. Since 2008, SAVE THE FROGS has been at the forefront of worldwide to protect amphibian populations and to promote a society that respects and appreciates nature and wildlife. SAVE THE FROGS organize educational events, rallies, and awareness programs in 57+ countries, helping to raise awareness, implement new legislation,create and restore wildlife habitat, empower the next generation of amphibian conservationists and introduce millions of people to the wild world of frogs. Dr. Kreiger enlightened the students and faculty with his words of wisdom. Dr. K.K. Sharma, former Vice Chancellor MDS University, Ajmer who accompanied Dr. Krieger during this visit also emphasized the importance of biodiversity and the need to conserve frogs (amphibians). The event was concluded by the vote of thanks of Dr. Lata Shahani, Head of the Department of Zoology, The IIS University.