Chitwan National Park Reports 22 Rhino Fatalities in One Year
Chitwan, July 18: The outgoing financial year witnessed the loss of 22 rhinos in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Among them, two fell victim to poaching, while the remaining 20 rhinos succumbed to natural causes.
In early January, a tragic incident occurred when poachers killed a rhino and its calf at the Narayani river bank in Madhyabindu Municipality-2, as reported by Ganesh Prasad Tiwari, the park’s information officer.
Fortunately, the number of rhinos dying from natural causes has been on a declining trend. In the fiscal year 2075/76, a total of 43 rhinos lost their lives due to natural causes. This number decreased to 26 in 2076/77, 39 in 2077/78, and further reduced to 35 in 2078/79.
As of the latest count, Chitwan National Park is home to 694 rhinos, indicating ongoing efforts to conserve and protect these magnificent creatures.
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