The 'National Institute of Amazonian Research' (Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia or 'INPA') is a public educational and research Institution in
Manaus,
Brazil. It was founded in 1952, with the purpose of providing a further knowledge about the
Brazilian Amazon Region. Most part of the research focus on the main topics of
ecology,
zoology and
botany. A small collection of the major taxa of animals and
vascular plants are also found in the institute.
It also publishes a scientific journal, named
Acta Amazônica.
See also
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List of institutes by region
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Reserva Florestal Adolpho Ducke
External links
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INPA - Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia