Guwahati, May 15 -- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, globally renowned as the safest sanctuary for the greater one-horned rhinoceros, has added a fresh chapter to its rich ecological legacy at least 70 species of orchids now officially documented within its lush expanse.

In a recent rapid survey across the 1,302 sq. km UNESCO World Heritage Site, experts identified 79 orchid species from 36 genera, offering new insights into the park's vibrant plant diversity. Of these, 46 species are epiphytes plants that grow on other plants without drawing nutrients from them and 24 are terrestrial.

"The findings mark a significant step in our ongoing efforts to systematically document Kaziranga's floral and faunal wealth," said Sonali Ghos...