KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK (ASSAM)

1.   UNESCO World Heritage Site:

• In 1985, Kaziranga National Park earned the prestigious recognition of being declared a UNESCO World Heritage

2.   Important Bird Area:

• BirdLife International acknowledges Kaziranga as an Important Bird Area due to its exceptional avian

3.   Tiger Reserve:

• In 2006, the park was officially designated as a Tiger Reserve, demonstrating its commitment to preserving these magnificent big

4.   One-Horned Rhinoceros Sanctuary:

• The sanctuary is renowned for its exceptional conservation efforts, hosting two- thirds of the world’s population of great one-horned

Flora in Kaziranga National Park comprises a diverse range of ecosystems, including:

• Eastern wet alluvial grasslands
• Semi-evergreen forests
• Tropical moist deciduous forests
• Dense  stands   of    towering   elephant   grass,   often     interspersed    with   small swamplands
• Abundant growth of water lilies, water hyacinths, and lotus plants

The park’s rich fauna includes various species such as:

• One-horned rhinoceros
• Leopard
• Fishing Cat
• Other Lesser cats
• Royal Bengal tiger
• Large Indian Civet
• Small Indian Civet

Furthermore, Kaziranga is a vital refuge for several critically endangered and endemic species, including:

–  Western hoolock gibbon, the sole species of apes found in India

– Bengal florican, a critically endangered bird species

Kaziranga National Park stands as a testament to India’s commitment to preserving its unique biodiversity and natural heritage.