Guwahati, June 2 -- Reported by Roopak Goswami

Guwahati: A yellow-throated marten, a rare and elusive forest predator, has been photographed in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) during routine camera trapping by the Kaziranga Tiger Cell, marking the first confirmed photographic record of the species from the protected area.

The sighting is being seen as an important addition to Kaziranga's documented wildlife diversity, particularly in its semi-evergreen forest patches where the species was recorded.

Known for its agility and striking golden-yellow throat, the yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is a diurnal, tree-climbing mammal belonging to the weasel family. Wildlife experts say the species plays a significant ...