The Asiatic One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Unicornis)
Author | : Satya Priya Sinha |
Publisher | : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2011-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 3844311424 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783844311426 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Asiatic One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Unicornis) written by Satya Priya Sinha and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shorttitle The Asiatic one-horned Rhinoceros/ Greater Indian One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is endangered species of Indian mega fauna.Once Indian One-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) roamed over the Indus, Gangetic to Brahamputra flood plains of the Indian sub- continent.At present the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros has total population of about 2800 animals in India and Nepal. In India, currently its population is restricted to four natural populations in Assam viz Kaziranga, Manas, Orang (Rajiv Gandhi WLS) and Pobitora, two natural populations in West Bengal viz Jaldapara and Gorumara and one re- introduced population in Dudhwa NP and one migratory population in Katerniaghat UP.In Nepal, the three rhino populations are in Royal Chitwan NP, Royal Bardia N.P and Sulkhlaphanta WLS. The Rhino of Royal Chitwan N.P. is a natural population while Royal Bardia NP and Sukhlaphanta WLS have the re- introduced population. The Kaziranga National Park in Assam (India) has the highest population of Rhino (2084) and Pobitora WLS (84 rhinos in 16 sq km area) followed by Royal Chitwan N.P. in Nepal (408 rhinos) in 2010.