Water is the lifeblood of the Kaziranga ecosystem, dictating the movement of wildlife and shaping the landscape.
* **Brahmaputra River:** This mighty river forms the northern boundary of the park. Its annual flooding is a critical natural phenomenon that replenishes the wetlands and maintains the park's ecology, though it also causes temporary displacement of wildlife. * **Diphlu and Mora Diphlu Rivers:** These vital rivers crisscross the park, providing drinking water for the animals and supporting a rich variety of aquatic life, including the endangered Ganges river dolphin. * **Beels (Wetlands):** The park is dotted with numerous shallow water bodies known locally as *beels*, which act as crucial feeding grounds for hundreds of species of resident and migratory waterfowl.
