Banerjee, R., 1972. Where flying vultures reveal secrets - Kaziranga. Cheetal 15 (1): 48-50, figs. 1-4
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Distribution - Reasons for decline |
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Indian Rhino |
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Overhunting, and over-intensive transformation of habitats, have reduced numerous animal populations to the point of extinction. The chief sufferer has been the rhinoceros, which was slaughtered, to satisfy the demands of Chinese pharmacists since the rhinoceros. horn is famous for its alleged aphrodisiac properties. High prices (up to half its weight in gold) caused the massacre of this unfortunate animal, and today all Asiatic rhinoceroses are rare.
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