Jimi Baruah
Abstract
The greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) of Assamââ¬â¢s Kaziranga National Park is one of the most iconic wildlife species found in the entire world. It is commonly found in Assam, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. The population of rhinos in Assam is nearly 2895 out of which 2613 of them are concentrated in the Kaziranga National Park. It is confined to the forests and tall grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is an excellent swimmer and can run at speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) for short intervals of time. It has a relatively poor eyesight but excellent senses of olfaction and hearing. Due to the massive conservation efforts, the poaching of the iconic Rhinoceros unicornis has reduced considerably bringing its status from ââ¬Ëendangeredââ¬â¢ to ââ¬Ëvulnerableââ¬â¢ in 2008.