Kaziranga National Park: 5 rare species you can spot at this national park
Kaziranga National Park: 5 rare species you can spot at this national park
Kaziranga National Park is located in the Indian state of Assam and it is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is known for its rich biodiversity and well-preserved ecosystem. While it is known for its one-horned rhinoceros, it also shelters several rare and lesser-known species. Here are some of them.
Kaziranga National Park: 5 rare species you can spot at this national park
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Eastern Swamp Deer is a rare subspecies of the Barasingha which is distinguished by its splayed hooves adapted to marshy terrain. Kaziranga holds the last surviving population of this subspecies, making it incredibly rare and vital for conservation.
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Hoolock Gibbon is India’s only ape. It is a rare and endangered primate and is known for its loud, haunting calls and is arboreal (tree-dwelling). This makes sightings a special treat for visitors.
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Golden Langurs are sometimes spotted in the fringes or nearby protected areas even though they are not native to Kaziranga. They are strikingly beautiful and rare, with golden-orange fur and are considered sacred by local communities.
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Indian Pangolin is a nocturnal, solitary mammal covered in protective scales. It is highly elusive and rarely seen in the wild due to its shy nature and threats from poaching. Kaziranga provides a relatively safe habitat for this endangered creature.
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Hispid Hare, also known as bristly rabbit is one of the world’s rarest hares. It is highly secretive and lives in tall grasslands. Kaziranga is one of the very few places where it still survives in the wild.
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Golden Tiger can be rarely spotted and it is considered to be a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. It is also known as the Strawberry Tiger. It is not a separate species or subspecies, but a result of a recessive gene that affects pigmentation. It has a pale golden or creamy base coat with light orange to reddish-gold stripes, unlike the standard black stripes seen on typical Bengal tigers. This tiger also has amber eyes and a pink nose.
