Kaziranga National Park

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Source: TH

 Context:  Kaziranga National Park in Assam has achieved a significant milestone by recording its highest revenue in its 50-year history during the 2023-24 tourism year. The park also witnessed a surge in visitors, with a total of 3,27,493 tourists, including 13,919 foreign visitors.

About Kaziranga National Park:

1. Located in the State of Assamand is the single largest undisturbed and representative area in the Brahmaputra Valley floodplain.
2. International Status:
   1985. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
   1986. It is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

Important Species Found:

1. KNP is home to the world’s most one-horned rhinos. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has the highest density of one-horned rhinos in the world and the second-highest number of Rhinos in Assam after Kaziranga National Park.
2. Much of the focus of conservation efforts in Kaziranga is focused on the ‘big four’ species— Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger and Asiatic water buffalo.
3. Rivers and Highways: The park has the Diphlu River running through it.