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Indian Rhino

The Indian Rhino was once able to roam the forests freely and its population was not in danger. But over the centuries the Indian Rhino has been killed again and again for no fault of theirs. The time came when the rhinos became endangered, and finally conservationists decided to take action. India is the home to the largest number of the one Horned Rhino. Found in North-East states of India and pockets along the Brahmaputra river area, the Indian one-horned rhino weighs more than 2 tons. Its skin lies folded on its side and gives it the appearance of an armour plate hide. Its horn is not really a horn – it is just compressed hair!
The Rhinos have found their last refuge in the Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park.

INDIAN RHINO RESERVES IN INDIA:

KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

The Kaziranga National Park is the home for almost half the world’s population of the one – horn rhinos.The range of avifauna here is commendable and increases during the winter season, when the migratory birds descend here for their seasonal visit.

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MANAS NATIONAL PARK

The Manas National park is located at the foothills of the Himalayas south-east of the River Manas in the state of Assam.Lofty high hills surround the park and the rivers – Manas, Hakua and Beki, with their canals.