30 Rhinos die in 9 months

Altogether 30 Rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and adjoining area in the nine months of the current fiscal year. Of them, 26 died of natural causes while four were killed by poachers.

Lately, a Rhino was found dead on April 14, according to information officer of the Park, Lokendra Adhikari. Last fiscal year, 26 Rhinos had died, which is likely to increase this year with three more months left.