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Waller, R. 1972. Observations on the wildlife sanctuaries of India. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 69 (3): 574-590.

Observations on the wildlife sanctuaries of India

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Location India Subject Distribution Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis)

Gee in 1964 gave 375 rhino for Assam, now there are atleast 450. Census for 1966: rhino 400.

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Location India Subject Distribution Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis) Year 1972

Estimate rhino 30-40. Rhino have increased in the last five years.

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Location India Subject Distribution Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis) Year 1972

Poaching is minimal except along the southern border of the sanctuary.

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Location India Subject Distribution Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis) Year 1970

Though 1970 saw some unfortunate losses from poaching.

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Location India Subject Distribution Species Greater One-horned Rhino (unicornis) Year 1972

Since 1966 rhino have increased. Current estimate rhinoceros 74

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