{"id":136005,"date":"2025-03-08T18:43:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T13:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=136005"},"modified":"2025-03-08T18:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T13:13:04","slug":"joyful-news-from-kaziranga-newborn-elephant-calf-gauri-enters-the-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=136005","title":{"rendered":"Joyful News from Kaziranga: Newborn Elephant Calf Gauri Enters the Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-135852\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/New-Logo-Smal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"45\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">A<\/span> rare and exciting event has unfolded in Assam\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=130844\">Kaziranga National Park<\/a>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a female elephant calf named Gauri was born on International Women\u2019s Day, March 8. This joyful news was announced by Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on social media, accompanied by a heartwarming photo of the little one. According to the minister, Gauri is the offspring of Phulmai, an elephant residing within the protected area of Kaziranga.<\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-136011\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Joyful News from Kaziranga: Newborn Elephant Calf Gauri Enters the Wild\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136011 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp.webp\" alt=\"Joyful News from Kaziranga: Newborn Elephant Calf Gauri Enters the Wild\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp.webp 1200w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bf426d87d6dd8ee40b3ec809995f2e7c.webp-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-136011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Joyful News from Kaziranga: Newborn Elephant Calf Gauri Enters the Wild<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This delightful addition to the park\u2019s wildlife population is a significant milestone in elephant conservation efforts in Assam, where the threats of habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict remain pressing concerns. The birth of Gauri has raised hopes for the future of Assam\u2019s elephant population, which is known for its majestic presence in Kaziranga alongside other iconic species such as the one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, and wild buffaloes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As part of the park\u2019s conservation measures, authorities are closely monitoring both Phulmai and her newborn, ensuring their well-being and adapting to any emerging needs. With over 2,400 square kilometers of lush greenery and diverse wildlife, Kaziranga National Park is a haven for nature enthusiasts and animal lovers alike. The arrival of Gauri is a testament to the park\u2019s dedication to protecting and preserving the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As Minister Patowary emphasized, \u201cA new member comes to our Kaziranga Family today!\u201d This celebration is not only a symbol of new life but also a reminder of the importance of preserving habitats and addressing the ongoing challenges faced by Assam\u2019s wildlife. The successful reproduction of Phulmai is a shining example of the park\u2019s success in promoting environmentally friendly coexistence between humans and animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With Gauri\u2019s debut, the spotlight shines brighter on the struggles and triumphs of Assam\u2019s wildlife conservation efforts. As this tiny gem grows up, it\u2019s crucial for the nation to continue working towards a harmonious balance between human activities and wildlife conservation, ensuring a brighter future for the planet and its incredible creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A rare and exciting event has unfolded in Assam\u2019s Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a female elephant calf named Gauri was born on International Women\u2019s Day, March 8. This joyful news was announced by Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on social media, accompanied by a heartwarming photo of the little [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":136011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","jnews_video_option_group":[[]],"override":[{"template":"1","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"2","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-715","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"News Desk :"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[200],"tags":[8540,42130,37888,42126,42141,42134,42122,42131,42123,35746,42132,42120,18507,42121,42133,42125,20427,42135,20409,42128,35759,42129,42136,42127,42124,42137,42139,20428,42138,42140,34016],"class_list":["post-136005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-assam","tag-international-womens-day","tag-animal-lovers","tag-animal-welfare","tag-assam-elephant-population","tag-assam-environment","tag-assam-forest-minister","tag-assam-wildlife-conservation","tag-biodiversity","tag-chandra-mohan-patowary","tag-conservation-efforts","tag-eco-friendly-coexistence","tag-elephant-calf-birth","tag-elephant-conservation","tag-female-elephant-gauri","tag-gauri-elephant-calf","tag-habitat-loss","tag-human-wildlife-conflict","tag-kaziranga-family","tag-kaziranga-national-park","tag-kaziranga-wildlife","tag-nature-conservation","tag-nature-enthusiasts","tag-new-life-celebration","tag-one-horned-rhinoceros","tag-phulmai-elephant","tag-preserving-habitats","tag-sustainable-conservation-practices","tag-unesco-world-heritage-site","tag-wildlife-challenges","tag-wildlife-monitoring","tag-wildlife-protection"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=136005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/136011"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=136005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=136005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=136005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}