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Advanced genetic tools used for rhino census in Gorumara

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 17:09

Advanced genetic tools have been used for the first time to conduct a census of Greater One-Horned Rhinos in the Gorumara National Park in West Bengal.

Nearly 300 rhinos killed in South Africa this year

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 13:43

A total of 281 rhinos have been poached in South Africa this year, and 176 people arrested for the killings, state-run news agency reported.

Rhinos emerge champions in Jaipur Premier League

Last Updated: Monday, July 16, 2012, 13:17

Man of the match Afroj Khan`s hurricane knock of 42 helped Rhinos beat Lions by 48 runs and emerge champions in the inaugural Jaipur Premier League.

220 rhinos killed in South Africa this year

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:53

At least 220 endangered rhinos were killed by poachers for their horns in South Africa since the beginning of this year, authorities said.

242 more rhinos in Kaziranga

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 17:57

There has been a rise of 242 one-horned rhinos inside Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in upper Assam pushing their number to 2290.

93 rhinos in Pabitora sanctuary

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 21:54

Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam recorded a rise in the number of the endangered one-horn rhinos during the past one year.

Young rhinos translocated in Manas

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 14:06

Two highly endangered one-horned rhinos, Maju and Raja, will get a new home as they will soon be set free in the Manas National Park.

Unique ID numbers for Dudhwa rhinos

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 12:48

After the identity-based programme, the authorities will be able to monitor the movements of every individual rhino.

China farming Rhinos in wildlife reserves: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 17:24

Rhinos, one of world`s most endangered animals, are being farmed on Chinese wildlife reserves to harvest their horns for medicinal purposes, a report by international conservation monitors has claimed.

One-horned rhinos find safe haven in UP``s Dudhwa National Park

Last Updated: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 20:40

The Dudhwa National Park, which is located in the foothills of Himalayas in Uttar Pradesh, has become an ideal home to the famed one horned rhinoceros that is listed among the endangered species.

Poachers trying to poison rhinos in Assam`s national park

Last Updated: Friday, September 18, 2009, 11:20

Forest authorities in Indian state of Assam have intensified patrol at a famed national park as there are fears that poacher gangs might try and kill animals by poisoning the grass instead of gunning down the wildlife.

Rhinos, other animals continue to face problem in Kaziranga

Last Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2009, 14:31

Already in the list of highly endangered species, the one-horned rhinos in Assam`s world famous Kaziranga National Park face additional threats during the rainy season - waters of Brahmaputra that flood the park.