 Reference Base  Distribution of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros ... |
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Choudhury, A., 1985. Distribution of Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Tiger Paper 12 (2): 25-30, maps 1-2
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Asia - South Asia - India |
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Distribution - Records |
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Indian Rhino |
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The main threat to the existence of the Indian rhino is poaching for its valuable horn, although habitat destruction is also a great threat. Even in the smaller sanctuaries of north Bengal, 5 rhinos were killed by poachers between 1980-82, and another 3 within the first 5 months of 1983. In the famous Kaziranga, 25 rhinos were killed in 1981. In the whole of Assam state, as many as 91 rhinos were killed in 1983, of which Laokhowa alone accounted for 31. In the first 6 months of 1984, another 26 rhinos fell into the hands of poachers.
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