|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
Nepal's rhino success story - lessons for Africa? |
| Author(s): |
Vigne, L.; Martin, E.B. |
| Year published: |
1995 |
| Journal: |
Swara |
| Volume: |
18 (3) |
| Pages: |
15-17, figs. 1-3 |
 |
| File: |
View PDF: 2,3 mb |
 |
Any PDF files provided by the RRC are for personal use only
and may not be reproduced. The files reflect the holdings of the RRC
library and only contain pages relevant to rhinoceros study, and may not be
complete. Users are obliged to follow all copyright restrictions.
|
|
|
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
|
| 800 |
|
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
|
| 100 |
|
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
|
| No rhino poached in Chitwan until 1984. In 1984-1993, only 4.7 % of rhino have been poached each year. |
|
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
|
| Gazetted as National Park. A special ?Rhino Patrol' or ?Gainda Gasti' was established under the Forest Department to protect rhinos wandering outside the park. There were about 150 guards until Dec 1993 |
|
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
|
| The King stationed units of Nepali Royal Army (one company) inside the Park to enable staff to concentrate on park management. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nepal's rhino success story - lessons for Africa?
Categories and original text of this Reference:
details