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First Scientific Report on Greater Hog Badger
June 18 , 2026
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- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released its first-ever scientific assessment report on the Greater Hog Badger (Arctonyx collaris).
- The Greater Hog Badger is a nocturnal, medium-sized omnivorous and burrowing mammal found in Northeast India and parts of South and Southeast Asia.
- It is locally called 'Mati Gahori' (Earth Pig) in Assam because of its pig-like snout and digging behaviour.
- The species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
- It receives the highest legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in India.
- By digging and turning the soil, the animal helps in soil aeration, nutrient recycling and the creation of micro-habitats for other species.
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