The calves, named Kanai and Chandra, were translocated from the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) after spending more than four years under intensive human care. Officials from Kaziranga National Park, led by Dr Sonali Ghosh, IFS, Field Director, Kaziranga, Mr Arun Vignesh CS, DFO EAWL, and range officers, were also present during the operation. At the CWRC, Kanai and Chandra were raised following strict rehabilitation protocols that aim to prevent imprinting on humans. Conservationists say the successful movement of the two calves highlights the importance of long-term investment in wildlife rehabilitation, particularly in flood-prone landscapes like Kaziranga, where rising waters regularly displace young animals. After spending around two months acclimatising in the in-situ enclosure, Kanai and Chandra will be fully released into Kaziranga National Park, completing a journey that began amid floodwaters and now points back to the wild where they belong.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 11:49 UTC