10 Things To Know About Rhino Conservation Efforts In India

02/OCTOBER/ 2024

Indian Rhino  Vision 2020

This program was designed to boost the population of the Greater One-Horned Rhino in Assam, especially in regions where they had previously become extinct.

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Kaziranga National Park 

Located in Assam, Kaziranga is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to the largest population of Greater One-Horned Rhinos.

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Dudhwa National Park

In Uttar Pradesh, Dudhwa has experienced success with its rhino reintroduction initiative from the 1980s, which has contributed to the revival of its rhino population.

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Orang National  Park

Often referred to as "Mini Kaziranga," Orang in Assam is home to approximately 100 rhinos and is vital for ongoing conservation efforts.

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Manas National Park 

Manas in Assam has made significant progress in rhino conservation, now serving as a sanctuary for translocated rhinos after having previously lost its population.

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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Pobitora in Assam is recognized for possessing  one of the highest densities  of Greater One-Horned  Rhinos globally.

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Community Involvement 

The participation of local communities is essential in rhino conservation, as they transition from poaching to engaging in sustainable livelihoods.

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Future Challenge

Although poaching rates have declined, habitat loss resulting from human encroachment and climate change continues to pose significant challenges.

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