Electric traps emerge as growing threat to rhino conservation in Nepal
Summary
A one-horned rhino was found dead from electrocution in Nawalparasi East, highlighting the growing threat of illegal electric traps posed by poachers and farmers to Nepal's endangered rhinos.
Key Points
- A one-horned rhino was found electrocuted in Kawasoti Municipality, Nawalparasi East, likely due to illegal electric traps.
- Electric traps are increasingly causing rhino deaths around Chitwan National Park despite awareness campaigns.
- Farmers use illegal electric fencing to protect crops, leading to wildlife and human fatalities.
- Nepal's rhino population is vulnerable due to habitat encroachment and human-wildlife conflict exacerbated by inadequate compensation for crop damage.
