The world famous Kaziranga National Park in Assam is facing nature’s fury, with 90 percent of its lush flora and fauna ravaged by floodwaters.
According to Kaziranga's authorities, floodwaters submerged over 90 percent of the sanctuary and affected 166 of the 223 anti-poaching camps.
At least 47 animals have been killed due to drowning and accidents with vehicles while crossing the road to reach highlands.
On Sunday, a picture of rare golden tiger went viral on social media. Indian forest officer Parveen Kaswan claimed it to be the only golden tiger to be documented on the planet in the 21st century.
The tiger was spotted sitting on a hillock, giving a piercing gaze to photographer Mayuresh Hendre who captured the once-in-a-lifetime shot.
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 10, 2020
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 11, 2020
The official account of Kaziranga National Park shared more such videos and pictures of destitute wild animals trying to escape Mother Nature's wrath and taking shelter in highlands and sheds.
A tiger was spotted taking shelter in a submerged goat shed in the village of Kandolimari to escape the flood. The authorities stated that a committee has been constituted to monitor the situation on a regular basis and utmost care is being taken to ensure the safety of both people and tigers.
— Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (@kaziranga_) July 13, 2020
A huge number of wild animals are migrating and crossing roads due to the flood. A herd of elephants and rhinos were even captured crossing the highway.
— Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (@kaziranga_) July 12, 2020
— Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (@kaziranga_) July 13, 2020
The waters from the swollen Bhramputra River entered the sanctuary yesterday, bringing the second wave of floods in the area.
— Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (@kaziranga_) July 12, 2020
