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Title: |
The endangered large mammals of Asia |
Author(s): |
Schaller, G.B.; Simon, N.M. |
Year published: |
1970 |
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pp. 11-23 |
Reference From: | IUCN 1970 IUCN Technical meeting: papers and proceedings New Delhi, India, 25-28 November 1969. Gland, IUCN, vol. 2 |
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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800, estimate |
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Location:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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In the early 1950s, several thousand squatters settled illegally in the reserve, destroying the habitat and forcing the rhinoceros into the swamps south of the Rapti River and onto the islands in the Narayani River. Poachers took advantage of the confused situation to kill a large number of anim... |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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165 |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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80-100 |
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Location:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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1969, 400 |
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Location:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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total 700 |
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Location:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Status
Indian Rhino
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400 |
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Location:
Subject:
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Asia - South Asia - India
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
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A major shortcoming of this sanctuary is that domestic livestock is permitted to graze within its boundaries. In theory the area available for such use is small, only about 3 sq. miles, but in practice little attempt is made to adhere to the regulations. |
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