University of Calicut, the largest University in Kerala established in the year 1968 with historic mission of educational excellence in Malabar sector of this state. Department of Zoology was established in 1963 as a satellite center of Kerala University and became the part of Calicut University in 1968. Since the inception Department of Zoology made remarkable achievements in various branches of Biology. Our traditional research leadership has made tremendous development and strong footprints in basic research by bringing noble reputation as an academic institute.