Guwahati, Sept. 27 -- In a first-of-its-kind study, Assam's Kaziranga National Park has recorded 283 species of native insects and spiders.
A statement issued by the Director of Kaziranga National Park, Sonali Ghosh, said the study documented 283 species, comprising 254 insect species and 29 spider species, marking a vital step toward understanding Kaziranga's often-overlooked biodiversity.
"The findings highlight the urgent need to prioritise insect conservation, especially as climate change threatens to accelerate species loss," she added.
The survey report, titled "Explorative Study of Insects and Spiders of the Woodland Habitat of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve", documented an impressive diversity of species in the woodland ...