Arun Vignesh C S, IFS

Indian Forest Service. DFO & Deputy Director Kaziranga, Assam. CEG Alumnus. Forester, Engineer, Nemophilist, Birder, Photographer. Views are personal.

[Arun Vignesh C S, IFS @arunvigneshcs]

Hon’ble President of India and Hon’ble CM of Assam looking at the tiger photo clicked by me in Kaziranga. Feeling elated. #tiger #bigcat ⁦@kaziranga_⁩ #wildlife #worklife ⁦@CentralIfs⁩ ⁦@assamforest⁩

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

ZERO RHINOS POACHED IN 2025

You heard it right, ZERO rhinos have been poached in Assam in 2025, continuing our excellent conservation efforts and maintaining our streak of protecting Assam's pride.

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

#OperationFalcon — breaking the back of poaching and illegal animal trade.

@assampolice @assamforest

[Chandra Mohan Patowary @cmpatowary]

Swift action by @kaziranga_ 🐘 and Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) reunited a stranded calf in Panbari forest with its herd where the mother warmly accepted the lost baby.

A beautiful moment of wildlife care and resilience! 🐘❤️

@himantabiswa
@CMOfficeAssam
@wti_org_india

[Arun Vignesh C S, IFS @arunvigneshcs]

@Airawat @kaziranga_ @BNHSIndia @assamforest Yes. Such nicknames are common even today. Few years ago, there was a rhino named by staff as ‘MVI’ in western range who had a peculiar habit of coming to the middle of the fair weather road to check on incoming patrolling gypsies. Any violation of jungle rules resulted in chase.

[Kaushik Barua @Airawat]

Many @kaziranga_ rhinos had/have nicknames given to them.
Below is an extract from a piece by the ledgendary E P Gee published in the Journal of the @BNHSIndia .
@assamforest

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

🌟 Guess what, kids? 🐍 Kaziranga just found a real-life Harry Potter snake! Meet the super cool Salazar Pit Viper: it's green like magic and has a funky red-orange stripe on its head. Isn't nature awesome? 🌿✨ #MagicalSnake #KazirangaAdventures

[Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve @kaziranga_]

🌿 When adversity becomes an opportunity. As flood waters recede, our dedicated team seizes the moment to remove water hyacinth that chokes our waterbodies. #ActiveManagement #MissionAccomplished 🌊✨

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Our community is at the heart of our conservation efforts.

This 18-month-old rhino calf, a flood survivor, was sheltered by Smt. Pushpanjali Sharma at Baghmari and subsequently rescued by CWRC.

These collaborative efforts in challenging times are what truly make us Awesome Assam!

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

The #AssamFloods are tough on our animals and livestock. These heartwarming stories of rescue exemplify the integral role of animals and plants in Assam’s society.

[Chief Minister Assam @CMOfficeAssam]

A 2 year female rhino calf has been rescued by Assam forest frontline and vet rescue team at Kaziranga National Park’s Kohora range.

Team Assam is working 24 * 7 to help ensure our animals are safe during #AssamFloods

@kaziranga_ @assamforest

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

A memorable visit to Kaziranga. I invite people from all over the world to come here.

[Chief Minister Assam @CMOfficeAssam]

On the occasion of #GaneshChaturthi, we take pride in the centuries-old history of elephant management & care that originated in Assam. The enduring Mahout-elephant bond and their mention in mellifluous Goalporia lokogeet are living examples of this timeless tradition!

[Chief Minister Assam @CMOfficeAssam]

অমৃত বৃক্ষ আন্দোলন কাৰ্যসূচীৰ সৈতে সংগতি ৰাখি তিনিচুকীয়া জিলাত অসমৰ মানচিত্ৰৰ আৰ্হিত গছপুলি ৰোপণেৰে এক বিশ্ব অভিলেখ গঢ়াৰ প্ৰয়াস কৰা হৈছে। মাননীয় মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰী ড° হিমন্ত বিশ্ব শৰ্মাই এই কাৰ্যসূচীৰ সফলতাৰ বাবে শুভকামনা জ্ঞাপন কৰিছে।

[Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve @kaziranga_]

Coffee table book showcasing Kaziranga's rich biodiversity released today by Hon'ble CM Assam @himantabiswa in the presence of Hon'ble Minister of E&F @cmpatowary and other dignitaries at a gala event. 1/2

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

An encouraging sight!

Our efforts to clear encroachment from Burhachapori WLS bore fruit almost instantaneously as a jumbo visited the evicted areas this evening.

Over 2,000-HA land was cleared in Siali, Lathimari & other WLS areas in past 3 days without any untoward incident.

[Arun Vignesh C S, IFS @arunvigneshcs]

@Shail111111111 @apparrnnaa It is a defence mechanism against browsing. It finally exposes small thorn at the base of leaf to discourage animals from browsing them.

[Recycle India @recycleindia]

Act fast. Before it haunts us!

[FAO Forestry @FAOForestry]

Top 3 causes of deforestation

🌽 49.6% cropland
🐃 38.5% livestock
🏙️ 6.2% urban development

👉 https://t.co/KYmoNGQf8J

#FRA2020

[SAI Media @Media_SAI]

Watch #TeamIndia🇮🇳 rewrite history in #LawnBowl at @birminghamcg22 today 🔥🔥

Join us in cheering on the Women's Team for Women's Four Final on 2 Aug, starting 4:15 PM onwards

Come on, let's #Cheer4India
@PMOIndia @ianuragthakur @NisithPramanik @SonySportsNetwk @CGI_Bghm

[Arun Vignesh C S, IFS @arunvigneshcs]

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