22 Rhinos Die in Chitwan National Park and Forest Area
Summary
Twenty-two rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and the surrounding forest area, mainly due to natural causes and electrocution.
Key Points
- Twenty-two rhinos died in Chitwan National Park and national forest area by the end of Ashad last fiscal year.
- Two rhinos died from electrocution near the Lokaha river and buffer zones in Chitwan and Nawalparasi.
- Other rhinos died due to natural causes including swamp entrapment, fighting, predation by tigers, and old age.
- As of the 2021 census, there were 694 adult rhinos in Chitwan National Park.
