A grave casualty of the Assam floods is wildlife in Kaziranga National Park. Majority of the park was submerged underwater and several animals either lost their lives or were displaced,
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However, in this time of destruction and bad news, conservationists have found a single ray of hope. A camera trap installed in the park has captured successful breeding of the Bengal Tiger, after a long wait of 15 years.
The national park¡¯s official Twitter page took to the micro-blogging website to share the good news. In its tweet, the national park posted: 'Roar gets louder. First-ever camera trap evidence of successful breeding of tigers in Laokhowa Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, a buffer of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve. Result of more than five years of hard work and effort. Kudos'.
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The announcement was accompanied by another tweet which showed a picture of two tigers hanging out together. The caption read: 'Introducing, The Future Kings. The picture speaks a 1000 words. The culmination of 15 years of determination and tireless work of foresters. We thank NGOs, media, volunteers, and everyone who worked with the forest department'.
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People were delighted to hear about it and applauded the efforts of those who made it happen.
As the floods ravaged Assam, they also wreaked havoc on Kaziranga and its inhabitants. 85% of the park was affected and submerged under water. 132 animals died in this year's floods.
In the midst of such large-scale and heartbreaking destruction, news pertaining to new life breathing and prospering in the park is worth holding on to.