What needs to be focused?

  • What are wildlife corridors
  • Significance of corridors
  • Kaziranga National Park speciality

What needs to be known?

  • Wildlife Corridor
    • What is it?: Wildlife or animal corridors are meant to ensure safe passage for animals between two isolated habitats.
    • Significance of Wildlife Corridors
      • Ensure connectivity by linking forests, which will also help in migration.
      • Enable exchange of genetic material.
      • Helps species to adapt to climate change.
      • Reduce human–wildlife conflict.
  • Kaziranga National Park (KNP)
    • Location: KNP is located between the Brahmaputra River and the Mikir Hills in Assam.
    • Status: National Park, Tiger Reserve, Important Bird Area, and World Heritage Site.
    • Famous For: Largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
    • Biodiversity: Home to tigers, elephants, swamp deer, wild buffalo.

Source: The Hindu

 

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