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Reference Base  Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description... |
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Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972) |
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Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. |
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1973 |
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Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society |
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70 (2) |
| Pages: |
245-278, tables 1-6 |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| Rhinos were found in all the compartments of the sanctuary. The Baguri block was found to have the maximum concentration of rhinos. As many as 309 rhinos out of a total of 658 rhinos were counted in Baguri block only. The reasons for such concentration requires detailed investigation. It is t... |
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Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| Flood is an annual feature of the sanctuary. The flood water maintains ist highest level for 5-10 days. During this time animals concentrate on roads and high grounds. Rhino numbers are ot much affected. Animals migrate across the highway to the Mikir Hills, sighting of rhino crossing over to... |
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Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| Every grasses are burnt by wildlife staff of sanctuary from Dec to Feb. Accidental fire not uncommon. Burning never complete over all the area. Burning is done with a view to encourage new growth of grasses and to facilitate patrolling. Rhino relish the partially burnt stems of tall grasses l... |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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| Census from 24-25 March 1972
Results by compartment:
Baguri I & III 35 Haldhibari I 6
Baguri II 29 Haldhibari II 18
Baguri IV 55 Haldhibari III 50
Baguri V 34 Haldhibari IV 32
Baguri VI 40 Kaziranga I ... |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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| Poached in 1968, 10 (7/3) |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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| Poached in 1967, 12 (6/4 adult, 1/1 young) |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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| Poached in 1969, 8 (1/0 adult, 2/5 young) |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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| Poached in 1970, 2 (2/0) |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| 1916, November, declared as a Game Sanctuary . |
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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| Poached in 1966, 5 (2/3) |
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