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Title: |
Rajiv Gandhi National Park |
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Assam Forest Department |
Year published: |
1995 |
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p. 1, map 1 |
Reference From: | Molur, S. et al. 1995 Report: Population and Habitat Viability Assessment (PHVA) Workshop, Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Jaldapara, 1993. Coimbatore, CBSG India |
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Location:
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Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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1985, First detailed census over 62 ha, found 23/23 adults and 4.2.10 subadults [= 62 animals] |
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Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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1991, Census of 80 km2, showed 28/41/5 adults, 0/1/14 subadults and 0/0/8 calves.[= 98 animals] |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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The sanctuary is in two civil districts, of Darrang and Sonitpur, Assam, on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. It is 70 km from Guwahati. |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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Annual flooding takes place with higher terrace remaining above flood. |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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1915, Declared Orang Game Reserve of 8054 ha. or 80.54 kmy |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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the area is covered about 70% by grassland. Woodlands are confined to highlands. |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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1985, Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary, adding 75.6 kmy, now covering 75.6 kmy |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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1969, An area of 873 ha (8.73 kmy) was added, to make a total area of 71.980 kmy |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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1931, An area of 1729 ha (17.29 kmy) was dereserved on the northern side to alow settlement of immigrants from Bangladesh. |
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