Rhino found dead

Chitwan : A Rhino was found dead in the Chitwan National Park today. The one-horned Rhino was found dead inside the bush, with his head submerged in water.

Information Officer of the Park Nurendra Aryal said the male Rhino is believed to have died two to three days ago. The exact reason behind the death is not yet known. So far this fiscal year, four Rhinos have died in the park due to natural reasons.

A total of 26 Rhinos had died of natural cause in the park last fiscal year. Nepal is home to 645 one-horn Rhinos, with 605 of them in Chitwan National Park. RSS