Kaziranga Sanctuary reopens with tribute to British-era officer Place: The State of Assam is home to Kaziranga National Park. It is spread across 42,996 hectares of land. In the Brahmaputra Valley floodplain, it is regarded as the single biggest intact and typical area. Historical Background: […]
Great One Horned Rhinoceros #GS-03 Biodiversity For Prelims: Types of Rhinos: There are five species of rhinos; white and black rhinos in Africa, and the greater one-horned, Javan and Sumatran rhino species in Asia. IUCN Status: Black Rhino: Critically endangered. Smaller of the two African […]