 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 - Records |
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Indian Rhino |
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The Rana ruling family, Nepal's hereditary prime ministers, was overthrown. In Chitwan, many rhinos were shot dead illegally afterwards by Nepalese and Indians. Horns were sold in India. There was also massive human settlement due to a malaria eradication scheme and over half the area became agricultural land.
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