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Rhino calf born in Assam's Manas National Park, third generation of Ganga family
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 03:37 AM
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A newborn rhino calf named Ganga was welcomed in Manas National Park, marking the third generation of its lineage and a boost for the park's conservation efforts.
Manas National Park in Assam has reported the birth of a new one-horned rhinoceros calf, identified as Ganga. The calf was observed by park rangers during routine monitoring and is the latest addition to the park's growing rhino population.
Ganga belongs to a family line that has now reached its third generation, a milestone that underscores the success of the park's long‑term breeding and anti‑poaching programmes. Conservationists view the birth as a positive indicator that the species is recovering after years of decline.
Park officials said the calf is healthy and is being closely watched to ensure it receives adequate protection. They added that continued community involvement and strict surveillance remain crucial to safeguard the young animal and sustain the momentum of rhino conservation in the region.
Ganga belongs to a family line that has now reached its third generation, a milestone that underscores the success of the park's long‑term breeding and anti‑poaching programmes. Conservationists view the birth as a positive indicator that the species is recovering after years of decline.
Park officials said the calf is healthy and is being closely watched to ensure it receives adequate protection. They added that continued community involvement and strict surveillance remain crucial to safeguard the young animal and sustain the momentum of rhino conservation in the region.