One-Horned Rhinoceros
- Name
- One-Horned Rhinoceros
- Category
- Endangered Species
- Description
The Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is one of Nepal's most successful wildlife conservation triumphs, recovering from fewer than $100$ individuals in the 1960s.
Key Features
- Population Growth: The 2021 National Rhino Census recorded a total of $752$ individuals in Nepal, demonstrating a steady population recovery.
- Primary Habitats: Found in the alluvial tall grasslands and riverine forests of the Terai region, mainly in Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and Shuklaphanta National Park.
- Conservation Milestones: Nepal has successfully achieved several years of Zero Poaching due to robust anti-poaching measures and community participation.
- Global Status: Classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and protected under Nepal's National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2030 (1973).
- Location / Province
- Terai grasslands (Chitwan, Bardiya, Shuklaphanta, and Parsa)
- Established Year
- N/A