Assam's Kaziranga National Park has achieved another notable recognition. Dr. Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi, a young lepidopterist from Kaziranga, has conducted extensive research unveiling 446 butterfly species in the park. This discovery positions Kaziranga as the second hub of butterfly diversity, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Since 2007, Gogoi has been dedicated to studying butterflies and has authored a comprehensive pictorial guidebook showcasing the 446 recorded butterfly species in Kaziranga. Notably, 18 of these species are new Indian records, including the Burmese Threering, Glassy Cerulean, and Dark-bordered Hedge Blue. These findings emphasize the importance of butterflies in Kaziranga's conservation efforts, complementing its well-known 'Big Five' species—the royal Bengal tiger, Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.

To further advance butterfly conservation, the inaugural Butterfly Conservation Meet took place from September 27 to 29 this year, drawing 40 butterfly enthusiasts from across the country. Participants represented institutions such as North Eastern Hill University, Cotton University, various Assam colleges, Maharashtra forest department, Corbett Foundation, and the North East Butterflies group. During the event, Gaurab Nandi Das from the Czech Republic delivered a presentation on the 'taxonomy of butterflies,' aiming to raise awareness about preserving and safeguarding butterflies at Kaziranga National Park. The gathering also encouraged attendees to actively engage in monitoring projects and habitat protection initiatives. Reflecting on these remarkable milestones, Jyoti Gogoi shared that this achievement holds special significance.The remarkable high species diversity in Kaziranga National Park is attributed to its location outside the Himalayan and Patkai mountain ranges. The neighboring Panbari Reserve Forest is also rich in butterfly species. Spread across Golaghat, Sonitpur, Biswanath, and Nagaon districts in Assam, this national park houses two-thirds of the world's Indian rhinoceros population and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.