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Title: |
Nepal's rhino success story - lessons for Africa? |
Author(s): |
Vigne, L.; Martin, E.B. |
Year published: |
1995 |
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Swara |
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18 (3) |
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15-17, figs. 1-3 |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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800 |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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100 |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Poaching
Indian Rhino
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No rhino poached in Chitwan until 1984. In 1984-1993, only 4.7 % of rhino have been poached each year. |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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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 |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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The King stationed units of Nepali Royal Army (one company) inside the Park to enable staff to concentrate on park management. |
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