Monday, 25 June 2012

Whale shark to be displayed in capital Islamabad Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH)

Islamabad

 

The whale shark, which was found dead on February 6 in the Gora Bari area in Pakistani territory of Arabian Sea by the local fishermen, will be displayed soon at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) for the general public as an icon of biodiversity of the country.

 

The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the biggest fish in the world. It is a rare species and declared vulnerable as its population is decreasing at an alarming rate.It was brought to the

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