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Rhino's Grandchild Born in Manas: Conservation Triumph
1 Nov
Summary
- A rhino calf, Ganga's grandchild, was born in Manas National Park.
- The calf's mother is Ganga-A, daughter of the rescued rhino Ganga.
- The calf is healthy and under forest department care in Bansbari range.
Manas National Park in Assam has welcomed a new rhino calf, signifying a major conservation success. This birth extends the lineage of Ganga, a Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros rescued during the Brahmaputra floods in 2004.
Ganga's daughter, Ganga-A, is the mother of the newborn calf. Ganga-A herself was born and raised within Manas National Park. The birth of this calf represents the third generation of Ganga's family thriving in the wild.
Forest officials confirmed the calf is healthy and currently under the care of the department. It was born approximately 10-15 days ago and is located in the Bansbari range of the national park.
Ganga, rescued as a calf, was hand-reared and later released into Manas in 2010 as part of efforts to restore the park's rhino population. Her successful reintegration and subsequent offspring underscore the effectiveness of conservation and rehabilitation programs.
