- What is it?: Project One-Horned Rhino, also known as the Indian Rhino Vision 2020, was an ambitious conservation initiative launched in 2005.
- Goal: Increase the wild population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) in Assam, India, to at least 3,000 individuals by the year 2020.
- Parties Involved: The project was a collaborative effort between the Assam Forest Department, the Bodoland Territorial Council, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), and the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
- Strategies
- Habitat Protection: Strengthening protection measures in existing rhino habitats within Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, and other protected areas in Assam.
- Anti-Poaching Efforts: Stepping up anti-poaching patrols, deploying surveillance equipment, and fostering community engagement to combat poaching activities.
- Population Management: Translocating rhinos from areas with high populations (like Kaziranga) to suitable habitats in other protected areas to reduce overcrowding and encourage population growth.
- Habitat Restoration: Restoring degraded rhino habitats to improve their carrying capacity and create corridors for movement between fragmented populations.
- Research and Monitoring: Conducting research on rhino biology, population dynamics, and threats to inform conservation strategies.
- Public Awareness: Raising public awareness about the importance of rhino conservation and garnering support for the project.
Indian One-Horned Rhino
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