Study to be conducted on rising rhino deaths

The western part of the Chitwan National Park witnessed frequent deaths of one-horned rhinos 

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The Chitwan National Park (CNP) and National Trust for Nature Conservation are preparing to carry out a research study on the increasing natural deaths of rhinos in the national park.

According to CNP conservation officer Prem Narayan Kandel, they were conducting the study forging coordination with the Trust.  The western region of the national park is witnessing frequent deaths of one-horned rhinos of late. 

The CNP initiated the research after eight rhinos were found dead within two months.  Of them, one was found dead due to poaching while others died due to natural causes. 

It may be noted that 43 rhinos had died last year due to natural causes. The common causes of rhino deaths are reported as being stuck in a swamp, washed away by floods, and encounters with each other. 
Human constructed embankments and ponds constructed for irrigation purpose are also causes of rhino deaths. 

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