A rhino calf has been born at Manas National Park, taking to three generations a lineage that began with the rescue of a young rhino during the Brahmaputra floods.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the birth on social media on Saturday, October 31, describing it as a milestone in the state’s wildlife conservation efforts.
The calf was born a couple of days before the announcement to Ganga-Ka, the second-generation member of the family. Ganga, the first rhino in the lineage, was rescued during the Brahmaputra floods and has now become a grandmother.
In an Assamese post, Sarma said the family’s journey had progressed through three generations in the natural habitat of Manas.
He described the birth as more than a heartening development for one rhino family, calling it a sign of progress in conservation.
The development marks another milestone for Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity and efforts to protect endangered species, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
