 Reference Base  On the status of the Great Indian rhinoceros (R unicornis... |
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Stracey, P.D., 1957. On the status of the Great Indian rhinoceros (R unicornis) in Nepal. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 54 (3): 763-766, map 1
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal |
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Distribution - Records |
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Indian Rhino |
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It is encouraging to note that there is a special Rhino Protection Officer with the rank of Captain, and under him a staff of 152 consisting of 1 Asstt. (Lieutenant), 4 Subehdars, 24 Havildars, 122 Forest Guards. There are 60 chowkis, 45 in the Chitawan area and 15 in the Nawalpur area, each manned by 2 Forest Guards and it was encouraging to note that on the only road or track in the area lorries are not permitted to travel at night. But the provision of only one elephant to the Rhino Protection Officer for movement in very difficult country seems totally inadequate.
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