Number of Indian rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis)
in Kaziranga National Park of Assam northeastern India hit 2,544 this year in spite
of severe poaching activities. The number is supposed to have taken a leap by 27
per cent since 2006. At the same time, 156
rhinos were also killed in the state. However, the Government of India has targeted
rhino population to increase to 3,000 by 2020.
June 10
http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0610-hance-indian-rhino-up.html#Ohtfok3uPYMXOxse.99
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