Wankhar Entomology Museum
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Wankhar Entomology Museum
The Wankhar Entomology Museum, also known as the Butterfly Museum, is a specialized museum located in the Riatsamthiah area of Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Established in the 1930s by Mr. Siddhartha Kumar Sarkar, a Bengali entomologist, and his Khasi wife from the Wankhar family, the museum is dedicated to the collection and preservation of butterflies and moths.
The museum boasts an impressive collection of around 1600 species of butterflies and moths from all over the world. It is the only known museum in India devoted to these insects and plays a significant role in their conservation through breeding programs. Visitors can learn about the life span, habitat, and behavior of these colorful insects through various displays and exhibits.
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Wankhar Entomology Museum is located in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
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