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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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