Assam Forest Department, 1995. Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary: p. 1, map 1
| In: Molur, S. et al. Report: Population and Habitat Viability Assessment (PHVA) Workshop, Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Jaldapara, 1993. Coimbatore, CBSG India |
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Location: |
Asia - South Asia - India |
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Distribution - Poaching |
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Indian Rhino |
Poaching is a serious problem as the Sanctuary is surrounded by villages from all sides and the rhinos stray out of the park for foraging.
1987-1993, 18 out of 29 deaths due to poaching (4 due to electrocution)
18 % of death due to flood, 6 from illness, 2 from fighting.
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