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Vigne, L.; Martin, E.B. 1990. Rhinos electrocuted for wildlife trade. WWF News 67: 1-2, fig. 1.

Rhinos electrocuted for wildlife trade

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

The United Liberation front of Assam (ULFA) published a list of poacher's names in the local newspaper, warning that they would be killed unless they stopped poaching. Last year [1989] they claimed responsibility for killing 3 poachers and one middleman.

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