Latest rhino count in Nepal on March 2008 has suggested 435 one-horned rhinoceros in Nepal. During the Rhino Census held on March, 2008, 408 rhinos were counted in Chitwan National Park (CNP) and 22 in Bardia National Park (BNP). Though census was not conducted in Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve (SWR), authorities have estimated five rhinos there.

 

Unfortunately, six rhinos were killed by poachers after the rhino census, four in CNP and two in BNP. Out of them five were found with de-horned body. In latest, a female rhino was found dead in mysterious condition on August 1. Though horns and hooves were found intact, the circumstances seem beyond the natural death. District Forest Office Chitwan is undertaking investigation. Hence, till now, the real number of rhinos in Nepal can be predicted to be 429.   

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Media Consultancy Nepal (MCN) is an organization active in social changes through mass communication and advocacy tools. It aims to deliver the positive aspects to the society and to provide awareness so as to ensure well-being of the society. MCN is focused on conservation, animal rights, anti poaching movement and to reduce park-people conflict. Owing to the deteriorating situation of the one horned rhino, MCN has launched Empowering People for Rhino Conservation (EPRC) program with the support of Asian Rhino Project, Australia.

 

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