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Vigne, L.; Martin, E.B., 1998. Assam's field staff struggle to protect rhinos. International Zoo News 45 (5): 303-304, fig. 1

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Location: Asia - South Asia - India
Subject: Distribution - Records
Species: Indian Rhino


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1997, Drastic budget cuts from state government. Roads and bridges damaged after monsoon cannot be repaired. Out oif desperation, field staff in Pabitora have recently built 2.5 km of road themselves, although 30 km are needed. Two destroyed camps on the eastern boundary made possible 2 poaching incidents in 1997.

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