Wildlife enthusiasts in Madhya Pradesh have reason to celebrate as the government plans to introduce one-horned rhinoceroses to the region. Following the reintroduction of cheetahs, forest department officials, alongside a team of wildlife experts, are actively searching for suitable habitats for these magnificent creatures. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun has been enlisted for assistance, and an official request has been sent to them.
The initiative to bring rhinoceroses to Madhya Pradesh has been in the works for some time. In June, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav instructed officials during a meeting of the Madhya Pradesh State Forest Board to develop a comprehensive action plan for this endeavor. As a result, the department has begun identifying appropriate habitats for the rhinos.
Rhinos are mainly found in Assam
Rhinoceroses are classified as endangered, with their global population declining rapidly. Recent reports indicate that only around 4,000 rhinoceroses remain worldwide, with approximately 2,900 residing in India. Notably, over 2,500 of these can be found in the forests of Assam alone. However, habitat loss has led to increased conflicts between rhinos and human populations.
\Assam boasts significant populations in Kaziranga National Park, Orang National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Dibu Saikhowa National Park, and Manas National Park. In addition to Assam, rhinos are also present in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa National Park and West Bengal's Gorumara and Jaldapara National Parks.
Thanks to strict protection and management from Indian and Nepalese wildlife authorities, the greater one-horned rhino was brought back from the brink. Today populations have increased to around 4000 rhinos in northeastern India and the Terai grasslands of Nepal.
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