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Why is Kaziranga National Park important for wildlife in the Brahmaputra valley?

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Map showing the course of the Brahmaputra River as it flows from southwestern China through northeastern India and into Bangladesh, with surrounding countries including Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan labeled. The river's path is highlighted in blue, and major international boundaries are marked. — Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River.

Kaziranga National Park is vital to the Brahmaputra River valley because it serves as a critical refuge for diverse wildlife, most notably hosting the world’s largest population of greater one-horned rhinoceroses.123

The park’s unique marshland and grassland ecosystem, shaped by the river's seasonal flooding and sediment deposits, supports a vast array of biodiversity. Beyond rhinoceroses, the park provides a protected habitat for numerous species, including:2

Mammals: Tigers, elephants, leopards, swamp deer, and water buffalo.23
Aquatic Life: Endangered Ganges river dolphins and critically endangered Assam roofed turtles.2
Birds and Insects: Hundreds of bird species and a significant butterfly population.2

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the park is essential for ongoing conservation efforts, protecting these animals from threats such as habitat loss and poaching while maintaining the ecological integrity of the Brahmaputra floodplain.23