Note
Location
Nepal
Subject
Distribution
Species
Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis)
There were also reports of growing poaching in two national parks where rhinos live. More than 20% of total rhino deaths is blamed on poaching. Poachers in Nepal face a jail sentence of 15 years and a fine of $7000.
Note
Location
Nepal
Subject
Distribution
Species
Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis)
Year
2000
The Nepalese authorities said that numbers had increased by more than 25% in the past six years. The latest census puts the number of rhinos in Nepal at more than 600, a growth rate of 4% per year. There were also reports of growing poaching in two national parks where rhinos live. More than 20% of total rhino deaths is blamed on poaching.
