Orang National Park
Facts and practical information
Orang National Park is a national park in India located on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam. It covers an area of 79.28 km2. It was established as a sanctuary in 1985 and declared a national park on 13 April 1999. It has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian rhinoceros, pygmy hog, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo and Bengal tiger. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river. ()
Assam
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Wildlife
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Bengal tiger
The Bengal tiger, scientifically known as *Panthera tigris tigris*, is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Regrettably, these majestic creatures face significant threats such as poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation.
Mammals
Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros
The Indian rhinoceros, also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, is a fascinating species native to the Indian subcontinent. Unfortunately, it is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to habitat fragmentation and degradation.
Mammals
King cobra
The king cobra, also known as the hamadryad, is a fascinating yet dangerous snake native to forests stretching from India to Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it faces significant threats due to habitat destruction and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List...
Reptiles
Fishing cat
The fishing cat is a captivating medium-sized wild cat native to South and Southeast Asia. Regrettably, it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2016. These cats are frequently found near wetlands, rivers, streams, oxbow lakes, swamps, and mangroves.
Mammals
Greater adjutant
The greater adjutant is a notably large stork from the Ciconiidae family, easily recognizable by its massive, wedge-shaped bill, bare head, and distinctive neck pouch. Historically widespread across southern Asia, particularly in India, this species now has only three...
Birds
Assam