Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Six Water Buffaloes Dead in Kaziranga, Possibly by Lightning
Some water buffaloes in Kaziranga National Park were found dead.
Park officials believe they might have been killed by lightning.
Forest guards discovered the dead animals in a water area.
A team of doctors examined the buffaloes to figure out how they died.
They're sending samples to a lab for tests to be sure.
The park is known for having many wild water buffaloes.
Six wild water buffaloes were found dead in Kaziranga National Park.
The buffaloes were discovered in Mona Beel within the central range of the park.
Authorities suspect the buffaloes died due to lightning.
Post-mortem examinations were conducted to determine the cause of death.
Samples have been sent for testing to confirm the cause of death.
- Who
- Six wild water buffaloes.
- What
- Six wild water buffaloes were found dead.
- When
- The carcasses were found on Wednesday night.
- Where
- In Mona Beel, Kaziranga’s central range.
- Why
- Likely due to lightning, though further testing is needed.
- Location
- Kaziranga National Park
- Cause of Death
- Likely lightning
- Number of Buffaloes
- 6
- Sex of Buffaloes
- 4 females, 2 males
- Discovery Date
- Wednesday night
- Population of Water Buffaloes (2022)
- 2,568