Reference Base The greater one-horned rhino of Assam is threatened by po... |
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Location: |
Asia - South Asia - India |
Subject: |
Distribution - Status |
Species: |
Indian Rhino |
The first detailed census in 1985 recorded 65 rhinos. By 1991, 97 individuals were counted.
Table 9: Number of rhinos in Orang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Year Number Source
1966 12-25 Estimate by Spillet (1966)
1976 25-30 Estimate by A. Laurie (1 978)
1985 65 Census
1991 97 Census
1992 100 Estimate by Assam Forest Dept.
1993 100 Estimate by Assam Forest Dept.
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