One Horned Rhino
Kaziranga has become the last breeding ground of the fabled one-horned Indian rhino, once found throughout the Himalayan foothills. But today, rhinos are confined to a few sanctuaries in Assam, Bengal, and Nepal. They are vulnerable, shortsighted vegetarians, whose much sought after horn is nothing but harmless compressed hair! The supposedly armor plated rhino only has thick folds of gray skin over its shoulders and hocks. The short squat legs, quaint chapatti-roll ears, and silly little tail make it appear ungainly. Thriving in Kaziranga’s flat elephant grass country dotted with shallow swamps and dense jungles, rhinos only have short tusks for warding off attacks. Rescued rhino calves become quite friendly, eating out of your hand if they trust you.

Indian Elephant
Elephant herds of 2000 or more keep migrating between Kaziranga, Darrang, and the Mikir Hills. These animals have a propensity for using common travel corridors, and frequently find their ancient migration routes blocked by buildings and fences. One can see entire families indulging in playful river baths, snacking off wild bananas and jackfruit, or scratching itchy hides against some tree. Only solitary bulls are prone to create trouble by charging or contesting right of way. This wonderful, wise animal too is extremely vulnerable today because of its size, and need for vast quantities of food and water.