Kaziranga — Clipahoy

A park ranger explains the geography of Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, in Kaziranga

Assam·wildlife · forest

Pakke Tiger Reserve is one of the finest yet one of the least visited tourist destinations in India. Not very far from the usual Kaziranga-Nameri-Eaglenest-Tawang route is the option of visiting PTR.

Valmik Thapar photographs Indian Rhinoceros wallowing in beel pond, Kaziranga

Assam·lake

An Indian Rhinoceros wallows in a beel pond at Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. Meanwhile, Valmik Thapar photographs the gainda or rhino! The rhino gets out of the pond with a black line by his side defined by the level in which he wa…

Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos) and other water birds of Kaziranga National Park

Assam·birds · wildlife

Adjutant Stork, Bar-headed Geese and Ruddy Shelduck at Kaziranga National Park, Assam. Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos) is a genus of very large tropical storks.

Inside the bamboo dining area of Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga, Assam, India

Assam·river · crafts

The elegant dining area of a safari lodge in Assam, India, featuring architecture and interior design reminiscent of the Diphlu River Lodge near Kaziranga National Park.

Vulture preening its feathers on a natural perch in Kaziranga National Park

Assam·wildlife · highway

A vulture in Kaziranga National Park relaxes by preening its feathers on the upper branches of a leafless tree. Kaziranga National Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam.

Pair of stray dogs entertaining tourists at Kaziranga National Park

Assam

Everyone loves to play with dogs especially if the dogs are playful too. Tourists at their residence in Kaziranga national park find a pair of stray dogs to play with. The dogs are equally entertained with the new guests.

Birds feed on dead rhino, forest guard prepares for anti-poaching operation, in Kaziranga

Assam·wildlife · forest

The dead body / carcass of a dead rhino or buffalo lies at the edge of a wetland with a stork and crows feeding upon it. Water buffalo, Rhino, water birds, etc in Kaziranga National Park.

Indian rhino coexisting with birds, as part of their symbiotic relationship, in Kaziranga

Assam·wildlife · birds

An Indian rhino walks alongside birds accepting their presence due to its reliance on them to eat annoying skin parasites. Kaziranga National Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam.

Lonely Rhino meets a herd of elephants and egrets, in Kaziranga

Assam·livestock

After a long day of strolling alone on this huge mass of plane land amidst Kaziranga National Park, this lonely Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) meets a herd of friendly elephants and egrets.

One-horned Rhino grazing in green fields of Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Assam·wildlife · forest

Rhinoceros grazing in field inside Kaziranga National Park, Assam. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India.

Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) at Kaziranga National Park

Assam·wildlife · birds

The Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) is a tall long-necked wading bird in the stork family. It is a resident species across South and Southeast Asia with a disjunct population in Australia.

Asian water monitor weaves through grass and water near a still waterhole, in Kaziranga

Assam·wildlife · forest

In the wetlands of Kaziranga, an Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator) moves carefully along the edge of a small waterhole.

Indian One horned Rhino with her calf at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

Assam

An thick skinned Indian One horned Rhinoceros with her young calf at Kaziranga National Park in Assam / Asom, India. Indian One horned Rhino with her calf at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

Vultures in Kaziranga National Park search for dead prey by the riverbank

Assam·wildlife · highway

Vultures in Kaziranga National Park search for dead prey by the riverbank. Kaziranga National Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam.

Assamese women took out a massive procession- Kaziranga Elephant Festival

Assam·festival · wildlife

Various organization participate in the rally during the Kaziranga Elephant Festival, Assam.

Wild elephant with her calf and lush grassland in Kaziranga National Park

Assam·wildlife · highway

Kaziranga National Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam.

Armed rangers protect the residents Kaziranga National Park from poaching

Assam·wildlife · forest

Armed rangers protect the residents Kaziranga National Park from poaching. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India.

Giant Rhino has mynas riding on his back in Kaziranga - symbiosis at work

Assam·birds

This massive Indian One-horned Rhinoceros has a Jungle Myna or two riding atop his back, in order to pick off ticks and other external parasites. The rhino gets rid of the vermin and the Myna gets a meal - truly symbiosis at work.

Playful baby elephants seek love and attention at Kaziranga National Park

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Park ranger advises tour group on basic safety within Pakke Tiger Reserve, in Kaziranga

Assam·wildlife · forest

Pakke Tiger Reserve is one of the finest yet one of the least visited tourist destinations in India. Not very far from the usual Kaziranga-Nameri-Eaglenest-Tawang route is the option of visiting PTR.

Indian Rhino grazes along with livestock in Kaziranga Nation Park, Assam

Assam·livestock

Human encroachment upon the grasslands of wild animals, here Indian Rhinocerous' territory is not only dangerous for humans and cattle but also much more dangerous for the endangered species as their interaction with the domestic animals co…

Shifting Pythons from temporary habitat to their natural habitat - Assam

Kaziranga, Assam

Shifting Pythons from temporary habitat to their natural habitat at Kaziranga National Park, Assam.

Anaesthesia, injection and anti-septic cream used for treating elephant, in Kaziranga

Assam·wildlife · highway

Local veterinarians treating the injured elephants with anesthesia, injection in Assam at Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park lies partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District of Assam.