In a delightful surprise on National Tourism Day, a rare golden tiger was spotted in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma even posted a picture of the rare tiger on X (formerly Twitter) and expressed his amazement. Many people on the Internet have since shared their two cents on this beautiful golden tiger and here’s everything you need to know.
A ‘Golden’ Sight For Sore Eyes In Kaziranga National Park
Majestic Beauty!
A rare golden tiger was recently spotted in Kaziranga National Park.#NationalTourismDay pic.twitter.com/UeecZS28FK
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 25, 2024
As per a post shared by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, a rare and majestic golden tiger was spotted in Kaziranga National Park. In the picture shared, you can see a tiger with golden stripes matting his fur walking around the national park. The golden stripes, instead of the usual black ones, are an unusual sight and one that has left people awestruck. This golden tiger is believed to be a variant of the Bengal tiger. Its peculiar stripes can be understood as a result of the genetic mutation.
A rare species of golden tiger roams the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Our Kaziranga is really unique. Thanks to the present govt of Assam.
Poachers killed wildlife here almost every day during the previous Congress govt. And now that dark chapter is over. pic.twitter.com/AnHOflxzz4
— Nandan Pratim Sharma Bordoloi (@NANDANPRATIM) January 25, 2024
In his post, the Assam CM added a caption, “Majestic beauty! A rare golden tiger was recently spotted in Kaziranga National Park.” He even added a hashtag to commemorate this rare sight on a good day – #NationalTourismDay.
Also Read: National Tourism Day 2024: Theme, Significance & Everything You Need To Know About This Day
Netizens Left Awe-Inspired By The Golden Tiger Spotted In Assam
Many Netizens were left stupefied by the beauty of this rare tiger. So much so that some even questioned whether the picture was AI-generated!
Indeed a majestic beauty 😍
— Decolonizing the Hindu Mind (@indicfaith) January 25, 2024
True king of the forest 🔥
— Based Indian👑 (@BasedIndian90) January 25, 2024
Splendid!!!
Been there twice.
But never had the luck ☹️— Discrete Cracking (@Discretely_mine) January 25, 2024
I’ll have to come again to spot this beast there😍 missing the warm hospitality by Assamese people during my last trip there🙏
— PAWAN MAHEJA (@wildcat_maheja) January 25, 2024
There were also a few people who raised questions about inbreeding that could have resulted in this rare golden tiger.
Dear Chief Minister, golden tigers are a sign that there’s excessive inbreeding among the tigers in Kaziranga. This is due to lack of proper corridors for tiger movement from one habitat to another. I request you to kindly connect – Nameri-Pakke NP to KNP via green corridor.
— Abhishek (@abhishekporaxar) January 25, 2024
Are we the only ones who find these pictures equally majestic and cute? Let us know in the comments what your opinion is!
Cover Image Courtesy: Wikimedia & X/@himantabiswa
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