Poaching Suspected as Rhino Found Dead with Horn Missing in Kaziranga National Park
Desk Report, March 23, 2024: A one-horned rhinoceros was discovered dead with its horn removed in the Burapahar range of Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday morning, raising concerns of poaching activities in the area.
Sources within the park disclosed that the carcass was located in the Burapahar range, with the horn missing from the body. This grim detail strongly suggests that the rhino may have fallen victim to poachers.
Upon receiving the distressing report, forest officials promptly arrived at the scene to recover the rhino’s carcass for a detailed post-mortem examination. The exact cause of death remains undetermined at this stage; however, the absence of the horn points towards the involvement of poachers.
This incident comes on the heels of another rhino carcass being found earlier this month in Gai Tapu, also within the Kaziranga National Park. The deceased rhino was discovered by Gai Tapu workers near a riverbank, and it is suspected to have died from age-related issues.
The recent discovery of the poached rhino underscores the ongoing threat of poaching faced by wildlife in Kaziranga National Park, home to the highest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world. Conservationists and park authorities continue to grapple with the challenge of protecting these endangered animals from poachers, who target them for their highly valuable horns.
Efforts are underway to investigate the circumstances surrounding the rhino’s death and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for enhanced security measures and vigilant monitoring to safeguard the precious wildlife inhabiting Kaziranga National Park.
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