State of the Rhino 2023
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
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Rhino population increases to 2048 in Kaziranga Park
Guwahati: The population of the precious one-horned Rhinoceros in the famous Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in Assam has registered a considerable increase as per the latest census carried out by the Assam Forest and Wildlife Department with the help of experts from different wildlife NGOs.
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Rhinos overcome threat of poachers, register growth
Manoj Anand The WWF authorities, who are now experimenting with translocation of rhinos, pointed out that Pobitora wildlife sanctuary has the highest density of rhinos in the world. The rhino may not be as glamorous as the tiger, but they are equally sought-after in international markets, which makes the animal more vulnerable to poachers.
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Rhino horns stored in State treasuries decaying
Some horns of rhinos, which died from old age or were killed by other animals, and collected by the Forest Department and preserved in the treasuries, are now in a state of decomposition.
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Rhino population rises in Kaziranga
GUWAHATI
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1,994 rhinos in KNP
BOKAKHAT, April 13: According to the 2009 rhino census report, Kaziranga National Park (KNP) has 1,994 rhinos
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Rhinos make healthy comeback at Orang National Park
DALGAON, April 7
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64 rhinos found in ONP in mid-term census
MANGALDAI, March 25: In spite of lack of infrastructure and minimum facilities only due to the utter negligence and indifferent attitude of the state government, the staffs of Orang National Park (ONP) who have been rendering their dedicated service for conservation of the Park deserve appreciation for their achievement in the increase of the population of the one horned rhinos in the Park.
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Tantrik recommends rhino sacrifice for finding groom
Mumbai Lands in police net after duping woman of Rs 2.8 lakh The Shivaji Park police arrested a 38-year-old tantrik who duped a 30-year-old unmarried woman of Rs 2.8 lakh. According to the police, the tantrik fooled her into believing that sacrificing a rhino would help her find a match.
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KNP forest camps to be strengthened
DERGAON, March 12