 Reference Base  Nepal's rhino - one of the greatest conservation success ... |
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Martin, E.B.; Vigne, L., 1995. Nepal's rhino - one of the greatest conservation success stories. Pachyderm 20: 10-26, figs. 1-3, pls. 1-8, tables 1-11
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal |
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Distribution - Poaching |
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Indian Rhino |
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Poachers have thus killed average of 4.7 rhino per year 1984-1993. Most poachers are from the Tharu and Tamang tribes. Sometimes they are organized by a local leader who will provide them with guns and ammunition. Gang membership varies from 2-3 for shooting or snaring, 5-6 for pit-digging, but sometimes has over 10 people. Poaching pressure is highest along the floodplain of the Rapti River, the Tamma Tal and on Bandarjhoola island.
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