Fauna In Kaziranga
Introduction:
The wildlife sanctuary famous as the breeding grounds of the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, Kaziranga National Park in Assam abounds in a large variety of wildlife. The fauna in Kaziranga offers marvelous opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Vegetation in Kaziranga is comprises mostly of marshlands, low lying grass lands and tall thickets of elephant grass. The fauna in Kaziranga is perfectly suited to its surroundings.
Fauna in Kaziranga:
The fauna in Kaziranga National Park, abounds in a large variety of mammals and wildlife other than the one-horned Indian rhinoceros. Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc also reside here.
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The avifauna at the Kaziranga National Park is enviably huge in variety. Commonly seen are the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. during winters huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
How to Reach Kaziranga:
By Air :- The nearest airport to Kaziranga is situated at Guwahati, which is 217-km away from the park. The other airport is located at Jorhat, 97-km from Kaziranga.
By Rail :- The nearest railhead is at Furkating, situated 75-km away from Kaziranga National Park.
By Road :- ASTC buses and private buses to Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper Assam are available from the main gate of the park at Kohora.
Best Time to Visit Kaziranga:
The best time to watch the fauna at Kaziranga is from mid-November to early April. During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River floods the low grasslands and marshes causing animals to migrate from one area to another within the Park.
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