Twenty-two rhinoceroses die in year
Summary
Twenty-two one-horned rhinoceroses died within a year in and around Chitwan National Park due to electrocution, fights, tiger attacks, quagmires, and old age.
Key Points
- 22 one-horned rhinoceroses died within one year in Chitwan National Park and adjoining national forest.
- 20 rhino deaths were recorded inside Chitwan National Park and two in the national forest.
- Two rhinoceroses died due to electrocution near Madi, Chitwan and Lokaha River in Susta East, Nawalparasi.
- Other causes of death include quagmires, fights, tiger attacks, and old age.
