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Talukdar, B.K., 2000. The current state of rhino in Assam and threats in the 21st century. Pachyderm 29: 39-47, fig. 1, photos 1-5, tables 1-6
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Asia - South Asia - India |
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Distribution - Records |
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Indian Rhino |
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Although it is commonly believed that rhinos came to Pabitora only during the 1970s, history reveals that they have been present there and in the Mayong area since 1925. According to the local people, during the tenure of King Rohan Singha, a rhino calf was brought to the palace as a pet; however, after a few months it died from diarrhoea. Past records also show that 3 rhinos were found dead, at Raja Mayong, Sildubi and Barhampur. The villagers handed over the rhino horns to the Nagaon police.
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