Outcome of prolong efforts

Nepal celebrates year 2011 a great year for consevation as there is neither one case of rhino poaching through out a year. In the reverse, South Africa holds a record of rhino poaching where 448 rhinos were killed in same year.

“This is the first time in 29 years that Nepal has gone an entire year without a single poached rhino, and it’s a testament to the efforts of the Government of Nepal, WWF and many partners,” said Barney Long, Asian species expert at WWF. “We hope the new year will bring additional good news from other countries like South Africa as they continue to crack down on rhino poaching.”
According to the census, there are 534 rhinos in Nepal, marking an increase of 99 rhinos from the 435 recorded in the last census in 2008; 503 were recorded in Chitwan National Park (an increase of 95 from 2008 data), 24 in Bardia National Park (an increase of 2 from 2008 data) and 7 in Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve (an increase of 2 from 2008 data). These numbers reflect the success of conservation efforts for this species and are a result of improved rhino protection measures and management of habitat.
The one horn rhinos of Nepal is considered vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Their numbers continue to decline as the result of poaching and habitat loss. Greater one-horned rhinos are the most numerous of the three Asian rhino species.

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