Chitwan, Nepal – February 4, 2025
Chitwan National Park has successfully relocated two female rhinos from its western sector to the eastern sector as part of an internal relocation plan aimed at balancing the rhino population and ensuring their sustainable habitat management.
The relocation took place over two days, with a 15-year-old rhino being moved on Saturday and a 16-year-old rhino on Sunday. Both rhinos were darted and transported to the Khagendramalli area in the park's eastern sector. According to park information officer Avinash Thapa Magar, the two rhinos were originally from the Amaltari region of the park's western sector.
“This year, we have planned to relocate four rhinos internally, and this operation is part of that effort. The relocation process went smoothly, and both rhinos have been safely released in their new habitat,” said Thapa Magar.
Last year, Chitwan National Park relocated six rhinos as part of a broader conservation strategy. The decision to continue with relocations this year was guided by recommendations from a study team, which identified the need to move 10 rhinos from the western sector to mitigate habitat pressure and maintain a balanced distribution.
The technical team began the relocation process in Amaltari, located in Nawalpur, and is expected to relocate two more rhinos in the coming weeks. This effort aligns with the park’s commitment to preserving Nepal’s iconic one-horned rhinos and ensuring their long-term survival.
Chitwan National Park is home to a significant population of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and has been at the forefront of Nepal’s wildlife conservation efforts. Internal relocations are part of a broader strategy to manage habitat sustainability, prevent human-wildlife conflict, and maintain biodiversity.
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