Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Kaziranga Faces Tiger Deaths and Rhino Releases
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a very important place for wildlife, especially rhinos and tigers.
Recently, three tigers died there in just two weeks, likely because they fought over territory.
The park has a lot of tigers, which can cause problems when they don't have enough space.
Meanwhile, the park has been helping animals hurt or lost during floods.
They rescued two baby rhinos and took care of them until they were strong enough to go back to the wild.
The park is also home to many other animals and makes money from visitors.
It's a special place protected by UNESCO.
Three Royal Bengal tigers died in Kaziranga within two weeks, likely due to infighting over territory.
Kaziranga has one of the highest tiger densities in India, with 148 tigers as of 2024.
Two orphaned rhino calves, Chandra and Kanai, were rescued after floods and recently released back into Kaziranga.
CWRC has rescued and handled over 7,397 animals of 357 species since 2002, with 65% released back into the wild.
Kaziranga is home to 2,613 greater one-horned rhinoceroses and has seen improved conservation outcomes with zero rhino poaching last year.
- Who
- Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), Kaziranga National Park authorities, wildlife experts
- What
- Rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals, including rhinos and tigers, and recent tiger deaths
- When
- Since 2002, with recent events in January 2024 and rhino releases on Tuesday
- Where
- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam
- Why
- To rescue flood-distressed and orphaned wild animals, provide veterinary care, and rehabilitate them back into the wild; manage tiger population and habitat
- Total Animals Rescued by CWRC
- 7,397
- Species Rescued
- 357
- Animals Released Back to Wild
- 4,490 (65%)
- Hand-Raised Rhinos Released
- 25
- Rhinos in Manas National Park
- 23
- Rhinos in Kaziranga
- 2
- Current Rhino Calves in CWRC
- 3
- Tigers in Kaziranga (2024)
- 148
- Tiger Density in Kaziranga
- 18.65 per 100 sq km
- Park Revenue (2024-25)
- Rs 10.90 crore
- Park Revenue (2023-24)
- Rs 8.81 crore
- Park's UNESCO Status
- 7th World Heritage Site
- Tiger Deaths in January
- 3