Plants, animals and fossils of the Punjab

Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica)28 Apr 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, New University Of The Panjab, LahorSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Megachile arcuataPanjab and U. Provinces, India, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Entomology Dept. ↗Short-tailed bandicoot rat (Nesokia indica)23 Sep 1962 · Lahore District, Lahore, Ravi Bridge Area, Lahore Division, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian Flying-fox (Pteropus giganteus)10 Feb 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore; Lawrence Road; Jinnah Gardens, LahoSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗House mouse (Mus musculus)23 Sep 1962 · Lahore District, Lahore, Ravi River Bridge Area, Lahore DiviSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Millardia sp.21 Apr 1965 · Lahore District, Sattoke, 25 Mi S Lahore, Lahore Division, PSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)7 Jul 1964 · Lahore District, Lahore, Lahore Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Black Rat (Rattus rattus)5 May 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, Shah Jamal, Lahore Division, PunjabSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Musk shrew (Suncus murinus)29 Dec 1964 · Lahore District, Lahore, Gulberg Residential Area, Lahore DiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian Bush-rat (Golunda ellioti)15 Jan 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)15 Jan 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)20 Feb 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Javan Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus)4 May 1965 · Lahore, Near G. T. Road, Ravi River, Lahore Division, PunjabSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Asiatic Greater Yellow House Bat (Scotophilus heathii)15 Nov 1962 · Lahore District, Model Town, Lahore Division, Punjab, PakistSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Leschenault's Rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii)22 Mar 1965 · Lahore District, Ali Mardan Khan Tomb, Lahore Division, PunjSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Wildcat (Felis silvestris)16 Jan 1964 · Bahawalpur, Fort Abbas, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, PakistaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian Hairy-footed Gerbil (Gerbillus gleadowi)20 Jan 1964 · Bahawalpur, 3 Mi N, At Railroad Bridge, Sutluge River, BahawSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis)16 Jan 1964 · Fort Assas, 10 Mi W, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Golden jackal (Canis aureus)16 Jan 1964 · Port Abbas, 10 Mi NW At Qurash Rest House, Bahawalpur DivisiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Treron phoenicoptera16 Dec 1963 · Bahawalpur, Rest house Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan, AsiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Birds Division ↗Dormer's Bat (Scotozous dormeri)4 Oct 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian Mole-rat (Bandicota bengalensis)4 Oct 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa, Village Area, Gujranwala Division,Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)17 Mar 1965 · Muzafargar District, Muzaffargarh, 9 Mi S, On Alipur Road AlSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian Desert Gerbil (Meriones hurrianae)29 Jan 1964 · Dera Ghazi Khan District, Dera Ghazi Khan Canal, 2 Mi W, On Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Black Rat (Rattus rattus)3 Oct 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica)3 Oct 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Indian grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi)22 Dec 1964 · Lulliani, 8 Mi SW At Khurshid Khan Village, Lahore Division,Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)4 Oct 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗House mouse (Mus musculus)3 Oct 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)3 Oct 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Asiatic Greater Yellow House Bat (Scotophilus heathii)4 Oct 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Short-tailed bandicoot rat (Nesokia indica)31 Mar 1966 · Lahore District, Sanda Village, Along Ravi River, 6 Mi From Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Soft-furred Field Rat (Millardia meltada)14 Nov 1964 · Lahore District, Luliani, 4 Mi W, Bari Doab Canal, Lahore DiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗Album Page with Calligraphic Specimen and Animal Border, late 17th century (border); c. 16th century (calligraphy) · LahoreArt Institute of Chicago ↗Scanned image from "Lahore to Yārkand1873The British Library (via Europeana) ↗Chaenorhinum johnstonii (Stapf) PennellPakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Chaenorhinum johnstonii (Stapf) PennellPakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Acacia hydaspica J.R.Drumm. ex R.ParkerPakistan, Πακιστάν Punjab, Cottoch, Secra; Attock [Hills] Pakistan Pakistan ПакиRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Ocimum canum SimsIndien India Индия Intia Índia Индия Indija Indija Indija Inde India India IndijRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗The species Alexandrine parakeet or Alexandrian parrotWikimedia Commons · Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany · CC BY-SA ↗An Indus River dolphin skull cast in the permanent collection of The Children’s Museum…Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA ↗Dactylis glomerata L.Pakistan, Πακιστάν Murree, Punjab. Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão ПакистанRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Dactylis glomerata L.Pakistan, Πακιστάν Murree, Punjab. Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão ПакистанRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Berberis L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Pteris L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Asplenium L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Asplenium L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Vernonia cinerea (L.) LessIndien India Индия Intia Índia Индия Indija Indija Indija Inde India India IndijRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Galium subfalcatum Nazim. & Ehrend.PakistanHerbarium WU, Institute of Botany (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Hypericum dyeri Rehder1939 · Sarahan, Shimla, Himachal PradeshThe Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Polystichum setiferum (Forssk.) T. Moore ex Woyn.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Velezia rigida Loefl. ex L.PakistanNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.PakistanNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.PakistanNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.PakistanNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.PakistanNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.PakistanNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Selaginella adunca A. Braun ex Hieron.IndiaBerlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗Hemaris saundersii - Two views of same specimen Collection of the Mathematician Laurent…Wikimedia Commons · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA ↗Tulipa clusiana DC.Pakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Hyoscyamus insanus StocksPakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Lindelofia stylosa9 Jul 1933 to 13 Jul 1933 · In Northwestern Punjab. Kinlung. Bara Lacha La, LahuSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Rice (Oryza sativa)Punjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Danthonia schneideriPunjab Himalaya., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Monkeybush (Abutilon indicum)4 Sep 1935 · Sialkot Punjab., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata)Apr 1936 · The Punjab. Rawalpindi., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Euphorbia sp.28 Jun 1930 · Chandrokain, Kulu, Punjab, Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Desmostachya bipinnata29 Jan 1948 · Jakhal, East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Bergia aestivosaPunjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Goosegrass (Acrachne racemosa)5 Jan 1917 · The Punjab. British India. Mogli, Mt. Tilla, Salt Range., PuSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Dinebra panicea6 Oct 1938 · The Punjab. Rawalpindi, field weed., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Eragrostis tenella12 May 1963 · Punjab. Botanical Survey of India. Bhutinda., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Mnesithea sp.14 Nov 1948 · Amritsar, East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)Mar 1920 · North West Himalaya. Rawalpindi, Punjab., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Dactyloctenium scindicum21 Apr 1939 · Punjab. Sheikhupura near Lahore., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Arundinella nepalensis11 Jan 1948 · Kotla, Kangras Dt., East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Blue panicum (Panicum antidotale)N.W. India. District Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Bromus japonicus24 Apr 1936 · The Punjab & vicinity. Peshawar, N.W.F.P., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Ladder brake (Pteris vittata)Sep 1872 · Punjab Catalogue, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Helictotrichon asperumOct 1944 · Rawal pindi Distr. The Punjab. Pipe Line, Murree Hills., PunSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Tenaxia cumminsii20 Aug 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Chhit Kul, Bushahr, SSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)27 Jul 1933 · Chenab Valley, Lahul, Kangra, Punjab, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Least snoutbean (Rhynchosia minima)14 May 1933 · Bhadwar, Kangra, Punjab, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Koeleria spicata1 Sep 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Rupan p, Punjab, IndiSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Sibirotrisetum sp.1 Sep 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Rupas Pass, Bushahr, Smithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Southern balsampear (Momordica balsamina)Punjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica)9 Mar 1917 · Sangla Hill. Canal bank., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Tuberous Bulrush (Bolboschoenus glaucus)8 Mar 1917 · Sangla Canal Road, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila)16 Mar 1917 · Canal road between Sangla & Lyallpur., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗

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