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Two new mammalis in Kaziranga
February 3 , 2024
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- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam revealed two new mammalian species, the Binturong and the small-clawed otter.
- The Binturong, the largest civet in India, was spotted during a migratory bird count.
- Small-clawed otter is the smallest otter species in the world.
- This mammal has a wide distribution range extending through India eastwards to Southeast Asia and southern China.
- In India, it is found mostly in the protected areas of West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and some parts of Kerala in the Western Ghats region.
- The park now hosts 37 mammalian species, enriching its biodiversity.
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