GUWAHATI: A rare sighting of the yellow-throated marten in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted the strength of the State’s conservation efforts and the rich biodiversity thriving within its protected habitats. The animal was photographed during routine camera trapping by the Kaziranga Tiger Cell, marking an important confirmation of the presence of this meso-predator in the park’s semi-evergreen forest patches.
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The yellow-throated marten is a diurnal, tree-climbing member of the mustelid family and plays an important ecological role in forest ecosystems, including aiding seed dispersal and contributing to natural forest regeneration and overall ecological balance.
In India, the species is widely distributed across the Himalayan region as well as several northeastern states, including Assam and its neighbouring areas. It is also protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of India, where it is listed under Schedule II, Part II.
While the species is already known to occur in the Northeast, its photographic confirmation within Kaziranga underscores the park’s rich biodiversity and highlights the ecological importance of its semi-evergreen forest habitats.
Reacting to the development, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated on X that Assam is creating conservation success stories that go beyond protecting landscapes to nurturing thriving ecosystems.
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is globally known for its one-horned rhinoceros population and diverse wildlife. Sightings of lesser-seen species like the yellow-throated marten further reinforce the park’s role as a vital biodiversity hotspot in the region.