Assam's Kaziranga National Park has added another notable achievement to its reputation. After extensive research conducted by Dr. Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi, a young lepidopterist from Kaziranga, a total of 446 butterfly species have been discovered in the park. This now places Kaziranga as the second hub of butterfly diversity in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Dr. Gogoi, who has been studying butterflies since 2007, recently published a comprehensive pictorial guidebook showcasing the 446 butterfly species found in Kaziranga. Among these discoveries, 18 are entirely new to India. Notable species include the Burmese Threering, Glassy Cerulean, Dark-bordered Hedge Blue, Andaman Yellow Banded Flat, Ferrar’s Cerulean, Great Red-vein Lancer, Peacock Oakblue, Singled-lined Flash, Yellow-tailed Awlking, White Palm Bob, Yellow Onyx, Long-winged Hedge Blue, Ace sp, Hill Ace, and Dwarf Banded Demon. The importance of butterflies in Kaziranga's conservation efforts is significant, aligning with the park's famed 'Big Five' species—the royal Bengal tiger, Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. A Butterfly Conservation Meet, the first of its kind, was convened from September 27 to 29 this year to assess the status of butterflies. The event attracted 40 butterfly enthusiasts from various parts of the country, representing institutions such as the North Eastern Hill University, Cotton University, Assam colleges, Maharashtra forest department, Corbett Foundation, and leading members of the North East Butterflies group. During the meet, Gaurab Nandi Das from the Czech Republic presented on the 'taxonomy of butterflies', aiming to enhance awareness on butterfly conservation at Kaziranga National Park. The meet also emphasized the importance of engaging participants in monitoring and protecting butterfly habitats. Dr. Jyoti Gogoi, reflecting on these accomplishments, emphasized the special significance of this record.Kaziranga National Park is situated beyond the Himalayan and Patkai mountain ranges, making its remarkable biodiversity particularly noteworthy. In addition to the national park, the Panbari Reserve Forest in Kaziranga also houses a diverse array of butterfly species. This park in Assam spans across the districts of Golaghat, Sonitpur, Biswanath, and Nagaon. Known for hosting two-thirds of the global population of Indian rhinoceroses, Kaziranga National Park has earned recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.