GUWAHATI: A female elephant calf took birth in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve on Saturday, March 8, adding a new member to the park’s wildlife.
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This was announced by Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on social media platform X. “A new member comes to our Kaziranga Family today!” The minister said, while posting a photo of the calf.
The newborn, named Gauri, is the offspring of an elephant named Phulmai, who resides within the protected area of Kaziranga.
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to a significant population of elephants, along with other iconic species like the one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, and wild buffaloes. The birth of Gauri has been considered as a positive sign for elephant conservation efforts in Assam, where habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict remains two challenges.
The authorities at Kaziranga National Park are monitoring both Phulmai and her newborn to ensure their well-being.
