Indian One-Horned Rhino Conservation
The Indian one-horned rhino, also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, is a large herbivorous mammal native to the Indian subcontinent. These magnificent creatures are the largest of the rhinoceros species, and they have a distinctive single horn on their nose that can reach up to 25 inches in length. Historically, the Indian one-horned rhino ranged across much of the Indian subcontinent, from Pakistan in the west to Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) in the east. However, due to habitat loss and poaching, their range has been greatly reduced over the past few centuries. Today, the majority of Indian one-horned rhinos are found in just a few protected areas in northeastern India and the Terai region of Nepal. The largest populations can be found in Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, where an estimated 2,400 individuals live. The Indian one-horned rhino is a critical component of the ecosystem in which it lives. As a large herbivore, it plays an important role in shaping the