Dibrugarh, May 27: A rare sighting inside Kaziranga National Park has sparked excitement among wildlife lovers and conservationists across Assam after an albino hog deer was spotted in the national park.
The unusual deer, with its pale white coat standing out sharply against Kaziranga’s green grasslands, was seen in visuals shared by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media.
“Not every day does one witness something this rare. The sighting of an albino hog deer in Kaziranga stands as a symbol of the richness of our wildlife,” the Chief Minister wrote, adding that it reflects Assam’s continuing efforts towards conservation and protecting rare species.
Not every day does one witness something this rare 🦌
The sighting of an albino hog deer in @kaziranga_ stands as a symbol of the richness of our wildlife. It highlights our resolve to conserve and ensure that even the rarest species continue to thrive in the forests of Assam. pic.twitter.com/8jUDk1yScb
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 26, 2026
Albino animals are extremely uncommon in the wild due to a genetic condition that causes a complete absence of pigmentation, resulting in white or pale features. Wildlife experts say such sightings are rare and often draw attention because animals with albinism face greater survival challenges in natural habitats.
Environmentalists in Assam described the development as encouraging, both from a conservation and tourism perspective.
“It is good news for Assam. Albino hog deer are very rare and such a sighting brings joy to nature lovers. Kaziranga is already globally known, but moments like this create even greater curiosity and awareness about our wildlife,” environmentalist Devojit Moran said.
Known globally for its one-horned rhinoceros population, Kaziranga is also home to tigers, wild buffaloes, swamp deer and hundreds of bird species. The latest sighting has now added another remarkable chapter to the park’s rich ecological record, while once again placing focus on the biodiversity thriving inside Assam’s protected forests.
