One-Horned Rhinoceros : Plan For Translocation
The Wildlife Institute of India has proposed a national action plan for translocation of one-horned rhinoceroses to reduce habitat pressure in Assam’s Kaziranga and Pobitora, through reintroduction in new protected areas across five states.One-Horned Rhinoceros Scientific Name: Rhinoceros unicornis.IUCN Status: Vulnerable.Proposed Translocation Sites under New Action Plan:
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- Assam: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (Reintroduction of 5 rhinos within 13 years.)
- West Bengal: Gorumara & Jaldapara National Parks (Exchange and introduction of 5 rhinos every 3 years from Kaziranga and Pobitora.)
- Arunachal Pradesh: D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (Suitable for long-term reintroduction of 5 rhinos.)
- Bihar: Valmiki Tiger Reserve
- Uttar Pradesh: Dudhwa National Park, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
- Uttarakhand: Surai Range
