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•  Author : Sanskriti Goyal
• Date : October 22, 2024

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Kaziranga National Park is a wild place in Assam and it has a good variety of flora and fauna. This park has a huge area of 1,307.49 sq. km and in that area, a large variety of fauna and flora can be found. Now, a limbless amphibian has been added to the fauna of Kaziranga National Park.  

The wildlife officials of Kaziranga National Park have said that a team of herpetologists recorded the striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp) in the tiger reserve for the first time during a rapid herpetofauna survey conducted from 14 June to 17 June.

About Survey 

The survey that showed the striped caecilian was conducted with the support from Saibal Sengupta of Assam Don Bosco University; Abhijit Das of the Wildlife Institute of India; Rajeev Basumatary and Samrat Sengupta of D.R. College in eastern Assam’s Golaghat; Jaydev Mandal of Madhab Choudhury College in western Assam’s Barpeta; Jayaditya Purkayastha of Guwahati-based Help Earth; Jayanta Kumar Roy of Aaranyak; and Sushmita Kar of the Turtle Survival Alliance.

Herpetofauna basically means reptiles and amphibians. They are the least studied fauna of Kaziranga but these species are most vulnerable to climate change. The herpetofauna are indicator species for the environment and play a crucial role in controlling pests. 

During the survey, caecilians are found inside the area of Kaziranga National Park. These are a species of snakes. They are limbless amphibians that spend most of their lives burrowed under soil. Because of this, they are the least studied species of Kaziranga. The authorities of Kairanga said that these species are ancient and their presence holds critical linkages to evolution and intercontinental speciation. 

The area of Kaziranga holds 24 species of amphibians and 74 species of reptiles. This park is also home to 21 species of tortoise and freshwater turtles that are found in India. Five big animals call this park home because this park is the conservation area of  – rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Now, another species of amphibian has also been added to this list.

After Survey 

“A training and sensitization program was held to enhance the skills and knowledge of forest personnel in herpetofauna identification and conservation for ensuring better management and protection of these vital species,” Dr. Ghosh said after the survey.

Kaziranga National Park 

Kaziranga National Park is home to a large variety of flora and fauna. This is a spacious park that is located in the Golaghat and Nagaon District of Assam. This one is the oldest park of Assam and this wild place was converted into a national park in 1947. Many wildlife lovers come here to see the last population of the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros. This park holds a good population of them which is around ⅔ of the World’s population of one-horned rhinos.  

Because of One-horned rhinos,  this park has also been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is little human activity inside the area of Kaziranga. It is a wildlife sanctuary and gypsy safari or elephant safari can be enjoyed here to see these one-horned Rhinoceros. You can make Kaziranga Booking anytime. Many people come to Assam to especially visit this wild park because they are interested in seeing the lives of wild animals. 

During The Safari

People can spot many species of different fauna because this park is also home to Asiatic elephants, Wild Water Buffalo, Tigers, swamp deer, hog deer, gaurs, sambar deer, wild boars, barking deer, and more. Some carnivore animals like leopards, jungle cats, fishing cats, Indian gray mongooses, and Bengal foxes can also be found inside the area of Kaziranga. Furthermore, small mammals like sloth bears, hog badgers, Chinese pangolins, and Indian pangolins can also be seen in this wild park.

Many bird species, around 480 of them can also be found in this beautiful park such as Black-necked storks, white-fronted geese, greater and lesser adjutants, ferruginous ducks, Asian openbill storks, and migratory ones. Along with them, in the river bodies of the park many endangered Ganges dolphins, with various fish species and reptiles such as turtles, lizards, tortoises, crocodiles, and snakes can be seen. 

Visiting Time

If you want to enjoy a thrilling and adventurous safari in Kaziranga then come between October to April. During this time, the park remains open for visitors and they can ride on elephants and gypsy safaris. People who come here to spend nice holidays can also enjoy a boat cruise on the Brahmaputra River along the park.

How Can You Reach This Wild Park? 

If you’re planning to visit this wild park then don’t worry about the route. One can easily come here by road, train, or flight. Here is the information about the route. 

• By Flight: The best airport for which you can book a flight is Johrat Aiport. Book your flight from your location to Jorhat. Jorhat Airport is around 102 km from the park and domestic flights are connected to this airport. If you’re a foreigner then let us tell you that you should book your flight for Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport also known as Guwahati International Airport. This airport is much farther away, around 244 km. But this is the best option for people who are coming from outside India.

• By Train: The best option to reach here by train is by booking a train to Furkating Junction. This is the closest railway station to Kaziranga and it is just 85 km away. This station is a big one and is connected to various major cities like Guwahati, Kolkata, New Delhi, etc. Other stations are a little far away, they are Guwahati Railway Station and Jorhat Railway Station. Guwahati is around 202 km and Jorhat is around 100km.

• By Road: The main gate of this park is in Kohora village which is in Golaghat and Nagaon districts. To reach this park you have to come to nearby cities like Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Nagaon, Golaghat, Dimapur, Tinisukia, Sivasagar, etc. After reaching there you can easily reach this park because it has a well-connected road network.