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Guwahati: A recent scientific assessment at Kaziranga National Park has confirmed the presence of more than 60 Greater Hog Badgers, a nocturnal mammal rarely seen in the wild. Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced the findings, which were gathered through a first-ever camera-trap study of the elusive creatures known locally as Mati Gahori.
The study highlights how these burrowing animals thrive across the park's diverse habitats. Conservationists view this population as a positive indicator of the ecosystem's overall health, proving the reserve supports a wide range of species beyond its well-known one-horned rhinoceros population. Officials emphasize that these smaller mammals are vital to the park's biodiversity.
Assam's Chief Minister noted that every species contributes to the ecological balance of the region. Describing the significance of the findings, the Minister stated, "The healthy presence of the nocturnal burrowing mammal across diverse habitats of the national park reflects the strength and resilience of Kaziranga's ecosystem." This data will now serve as a foundation for future habitat management and wildlife conservation strategies within the protected area.
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