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Explore the collectionA map, a timeline and a web of the people, places and battles the objects showPlants, animals and fossils of the Punjab
Plants and animals collected in the Punjab, and fossils from the Siwaliks and the Salt Range.
Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica)28 ਅਪ੍. 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 ਸਤੰ. 1962 · Lahore District, Lahore, Ravi Bridge Area, Lahore Division, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Flying-fox (Pteropus giganteus)10 ਫ਼ਰ. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore; Lawrence Road; Jinnah Gardens, LahoSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
House mouse (Mus musculus)23 ਸਤੰ. 1962 · Lahore District, Lahore, Ravi River Bridge Area, Lahore DiviSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Millardia sp.21 ਅਪ੍. 1965 · Lahore District, Sattoke, 25 Mi S Lahore, Lahore Division, PSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)7 ਜੁਲ. 1964 · Lahore District, Lahore, Lahore Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Black Rat (Rattus rattus)5 ਮਈ 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, Shah Jamal, Lahore Division, PunjabSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Musk shrew (Suncus murinus)29 ਦਸੰ. 1964 · Lahore District, Lahore, Gulberg Residential Area, Lahore DiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Bush-rat (Golunda ellioti)15 ਜਨਵ. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)15 ਜਨਵ. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)20 ਫ਼ਰ. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Javan Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus)4 ਮਈ 1965 · Lahore, Near G. T. Road, Ravi River, Lahore Division, PunjabSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Asiatic Greater Yellow House Bat (Scotophilus heathii)15 ਨਵੰ. 1962 · Lahore District, Model Town, Lahore Division, Punjab, PakistSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Leschenault's Rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii)22 ਮਾਰਚ 1965 · Lahore District, Ali Mardan Khan Tomb, Lahore Division, PunjSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)16 ਜਨਵ. 1964 · Bahawalpur, Fort Abbas, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, PakistaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Hairy-footed Gerbil (Gerbillus gleadowi)20 ਜਨਵ. 1964 · Bahawalpur, 3 Mi N, At Railroad Bridge, Sutluge River, BahawSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis)16 ਜਨਵ. 1964 · Fort Assas, 10 Mi W, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)16 ਜਨਵ. 1964 · Port Abbas, 10 Mi NW At Qurash Rest House, Bahawalpur DivisiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Treron phoenicoptera16 ਦਸੰ. 1963 · Bahawalpur, Rest house Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan, AsiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Birds Division ↗
Dormer's Bat (Scotozous dormeri)4 ਅਕਤ. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Mole-rat (Bandicota bengalensis)4 ਅਕਤ. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa, Village Area, Gujranwala Division,Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)17 ਮਾਰਚ 1965 · Muzafargar District, Muzaffargarh, 9 Mi S, On Alipur Road AlSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Desert Gerbil (Meriones hurrianae)29 ਜਨਵ. 1964 · Dera Ghazi Khan District, Dera Ghazi Khan Canal, 2 Mi W, On Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Black Rat (Rattus rattus)3 ਅਕਤ. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica)3 ਅਕਤ. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi)22 ਦਸੰ. 1964 · Lulliani, 8 Mi SW At Khurshid Khan Village, Lahore Division,Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)4 ਅਕਤ. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
House mouse (Mus musculus)3 ਅਕਤ. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)3 ਅਕਤ. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Asiatic Greater Yellow House Bat (Scotophilus heathii)4 ਅਕਤ. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Short-tailed bandicoot rat (Nesokia indica)31 ਮਾਰਚ 1966 · Lahore District, Sanda Village, Along Ravi River, 6 Mi From Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Soft-furred Field Rat (Millardia meltada)14 ਨਵੰ. 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) · ਲਾਹੌਰArt 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.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨHerbarium 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.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Selaginella adunca A. Braun ex Hieron.ਭਾਰਤBerlin-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 ਸਤੰ. 1935 · Sialkot Punjab., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata)ਅਪ੍. 1936 · The Punjab. Rawalpindi., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Euphorbia sp.28 ਜੂਨ 1930 · Chandrokain, Kulu, Punjab, Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Desmostachya bipinnata29 ਜਨਵ. 1948 · Jakhal, East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Bergia aestivosaPunjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Goosegrass (Acrachne racemosa)5 ਜਨਵ. 1917 · The Punjab. British India. Mogli, Mt. Tilla, Salt Range., PuSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Dinebra panicea6 ਅਕਤ. 1938 · The Punjab. Rawalpindi, field weed., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Eragrostis tenella12 ਮਈ 1963 · Punjab. Botanical Survey of India. Bhutinda., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Mnesithea sp.14 ਨਵੰ. 1948 · Amritsar, East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)ਮਾਰਚ 1920 · North West Himalaya. Rawalpindi, Punjab., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Dactyloctenium scindicum21 ਅਪ੍. 1939 · Punjab. Sheikhupura near Lahore., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Arundinella nepalensis11 ਜਨਵ. 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 ਅਪ੍. 1936 · The Punjab & vicinity. Peshawar, N.W.F.P., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Ladder brake (Pteris vittata)ਸਤੰ. 1872 · Punjab Catalogue, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Helictotrichon asperumਅਕਤ. 1944 · Rawal pindi Distr. The Punjab. Pipe Line, Murree Hills., PunSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Tenaxia cumminsii20 ਅਗਸਤ 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Chhit Kul, Bushahr, SSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)27 ਜੁਲ. 1933 · Chenab Valley, Lahul, Kangra, Punjab, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Least snoutbean (Rhynchosia minima)14 ਮਈ 1933 · Bhadwar, Kangra, Punjab, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Koeleria spicata1 ਸਤੰ. 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Rupan p, Punjab, IndiSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Sibirotrisetum sp.1 ਸਤੰ. 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 ਮਾਰਚ 1917 · Sangla Hill. Canal bank., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Tuberous Bulrush (Bolboschoenus glaucus)8 ਮਾਰਚ 1917 · Sangla Canal Road, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila)16 ਮਾਰਚ 1917 · Canal road between Sangla & Lyallpur., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Pictures from the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana), Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba, 65 more, found automatically: public domain or openly licensed, except the V&A's, shown for non-commercial use with the museum's credit. Titles and dates are the museums' own; each card names its museum and any licence. Updated 2026-10-26.