|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
Nepal claims rhino success |
| Author(s): |
Sharma, S. |
| Year published: |
2000 |
| Journal: |
Zimbabwe Wildlife |
| Volume: |
100-101 |
| Pages: |
7 |
 |
| File: |
View PDF: 158,0 kb |
 |
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 - Poaching
Indian Rhino
|
| 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. |
|
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
|
| 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... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nepal claims rhino success
Categories and original text of this Reference:
details