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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 Nepalese authorities said that numbers had increased by more than 25% in the past six years. The latest census puts the number of rhinos in Nepal at more than 600, a growth rate of 4% per year. There were also reports of growing poaching in two national parks where rhinos live. More than 20% of total rhino deaths is blamed on poaching.
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Nepal claims rhino success
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