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Title: |
Nepal claims rhino success |
Author(s): |
Sharma, S. |
Year published: |
2000 |
Journal: |
Zimbabwe Wildlife |
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100-101 |
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7 |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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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. Poachers in Nepal face a jail sentence of 15 years and a fine of $7000. |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
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 2... |
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