 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 |
Pit-diggers make large rectangular pits at night on a rhino's path. In 1990, in Chitwan NP over 50 pits were known to be dug, but only 14 animals were caught.
Poisoning attempted by placing poison in maize and pumpkins. After eating this food, the rhino can take up to 5 hours to die, and often it cannot be found by poachers.
Wire nooses and heavy spears suspended in trees.
Rifles are the most effective weapon, and automatic ones have been commonly used since 1992.
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