India, June 3 -- A new species of marten has been found in Kaziranga National Park in Assam, the Government said on Tuesday. In a social media post, the Chief Minister's Office said the sighting of the yellow-throated marten in Kaziranga underscores the strength of Assam's conservation model, where protected habitats continue to support remarkable biodiversity and wildlife resilience.

"Under the leadership of HCM Dr. @himantabiswa (Himanta Biswa Sarma), Assam is creating conservation success stories that extend beyond protecting landscapes to nurturing thriving ecosystems," it said.

The Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve is the largest in the Northeast and is thronged by domestic and international tourists in large numbers for its ...