One-horned rhino killed in Kaziranga, first in 2 years

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By TheNewsMill March 28, 2023

0 poaching in 2022

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The forest department has anticipated that the rhino was killed at least 6-7 days ago

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Sex of the dead rhinoceros is yet to be ascertained as the carcass was found floating in water

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SETBACK TO EFFORTS

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TIMELINE

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