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Reference Base  Nepal's rhino - one of the greatest conservation success ... |
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| Title: |
Nepal's rhino - one of the greatest conservation success stories |
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Martin, E.B.; Vigne, L. |
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1995 |
| Journal: |
Pachyderm |
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20 |
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10-26, figs. 1-3, pls. 1-8, tables 1-11 |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| 13 animals from Chitwan to Bardia, Nepal. They were released in the Karnali floodplain in the west side of the park. Three crossed the border into India, one was illegally killed . |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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| 25 animals from Chitwan to Bardia, Nepal. They were released in the eastern section, in the Babai valley. Four of these were poached in 1992/93. |
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All Rhino Species
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| 1991-1994 provided money for information about poachers in Nepal. |
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Value
Indian Rhino
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| Blood, is supposed to regulate menstruation
Urine, is consumed to alleviate respiratory disorders
Meat, is eaten either dried or as a stew to give extra energy. |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Value - Related to Horn
Indian Rhino
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| 1993, Nepal, average horn (700 g), paid to gang, Nrs 50,000-100,000 ($1087-2174)
First middleman, Nrs 300-400,000 ($7042-9390)/kg
Middleman, 1993, Nrs 550,000 ($11,224)/kg |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Value
Indian Rhino
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| Nepal. Meat is eaten either dried or as a stew to give extra energy. |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Value
Indian Rhino
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| 1993, Nepal, 12 total, Nrs 4,000 ($87) |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Culture
Indian Rhino
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| Blood Tarpan Ceremony. Traditionally, each head of State had to perform a sacred ceremony offering rhino blood from a newly killed animal to the Hindu gods, the Blood Tarpan Ceremony. |
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