Kaziranga National Park

A protected area in Assam, India, spanning the Brahmaputra floodplain and known for its Indian rhinoceros population, grasslands, and wetlands.

Indian rhinoceros: A large, one-horned rhinoceros native to the Indian subcontinent. Kaziranga holds the species’ largest wild population.
Brahmaputra floods: Seasonal inundations of the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries across their floodplains. Floods renew habitats but can also displace animals and damage infrastructure.
Mary Curzon: An English aristocrat and conservation advocate who urged protection for Kaziranga’s rhinoceroses. Her visit and advocacy helped prompt the reserve’s creation.
Indian rhinoceros conservation: The coordinated protection and recovery of the Indian rhinoceros across its range. Kaziranga is central to the species’ recovery and protection in India.
Brahmaputra River: A major transboundary river flowing through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh. Its annual floods shape Kaziranga’s floodplain and habitats.
Animal migration: The regular movement of animals between regions, often in response to seasons or resources. Wildlife moves toward higher ground when Kaziranga is inundated.
Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest: The protected forest established in 1905 that became the basis of Kaziranga National Park. It marks the beginning of formal protection for the area.
Flood-related wildlife mortality: Animal deaths caused by flooding, including drowning, exhaustion, and collisions during displacement. Severe floods can kill wildlife and drive animals onto roads and settlements.
Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands: A belt of grasslands and savannas along the Himalayan foothills from Nepal to Bhutan and India. Kaziranga’s tall-grass habitats belong to this broader ecological region.
Wildlife corridor: A route of connected habitat that enables animals to move between larger habitat areas. Corridors help animals reach the Karbi Anglong hills during floods.

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