India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Assam
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Assam
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 15.08.1974
Date of issue: 15.08.1974
Pin code: 785609
Pin code: 785609
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Kaziranga National Park
PO Name: Kaziranga National Park
Description: Kaziranga National Park is in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. It is also A World Heritage Site; the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. The rhinoceros, commonly known as the one-horned rhinoceros, is a species native to the Indian subcontinent. These great one-horned rhinos inhabit the tall grasslands and forests in the foothills of the Himalayas. As the second-largest extant rhinoceros species, adult males weigh between 2.07 and 2.2 tons, while adult females typically weigh around 1.6 tons. Their distinctive appearance includes grey-brown skin with pinkish folds and a single horn on their snout that can reach up to 57.2 cm in length.
Description: Kaziranga National Park is in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. It is also A World Heritage Site; the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. The rhinoceros, commonly known as the one-horned rhinoceros, is a species native to the Indian subcontinent. These great one-horned rhinos inhabit the tall grasslands and forests in the foothills of the Himalayas. As the second-largest extant rhinoceros species, adult males weigh between 2.07 and 2.2 tons, while adult females typically weigh around 1.6 tons. Their distinctive appearance includes grey-brown skin with pinkish folds and a single horn on their snout that can reach up to 57.2 cm in length.
The rhino's upper legs and shoulders are covered with wart-like bumps, and except for their eyelashes, ear fringes, and tail brush, they are nearly hairless. Despite their size, Indian rhinoceroses are capable of running at speeds of up to 40 km/h for short distances and are also excellent swimmers. They possess keen senses of hearing and smell but have relatively poor eyesight. As of August 2018, the global population of Indian rhinos was estimated to be 3,588, leading to their classification as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. In Assam, the Indian rhino population is particularly notable. Kaziranga National Park is home to the largest population, with 2,613 individuals as of 2023. Other key habitats include Orang National Park, with 125 rhinos, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary with 107, and Manas National Park, which houses 40 individuals. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is known for having the highest density of Indian rhinos in the world. The continued protection and management of these areas are crucial for the survival of this endangered species.
The rhino's upper legs and shoulders are covered with wart-like bumps, and except for their eyelashes, ear fringes, and tail brush, they are nearly hairless. Despite their size, Indian rhinoceroses are capable of running at speeds of up to 40 km/h for short distances and are also excellent swimmers. They possess keen senses of hearing and smell but have relatively poor eyesight. As of August 2018, the global population of Indian rhinos was estimated to be 3,588, leading to their classification as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. In Assam, the Indian rhino population is particularly notable. Kaziranga National Park is home to the largest population, with 2,613 individuals as of 2023. Other key habitats include Orang National Park, with 125 rhinos, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary with 107, and Manas National Park, which houses 40 individuals. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is known for having the highest density of Indian rhinos in the world. The continued protection and management of these areas are crucial for the survival of this endangered species.