Chitwan, July 17: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) and adjoining national forest have reported the deaths of 22 one-horned rhinoceroses in a year.
Of the total deaths, 20 occurred within the CNP, while the remaining two were recorded in the national forest during the last fiscal year that ended on Thursday, July 16.
According to CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar, two rhinos died from electrocution. The cases of electrocution occurred near Madi of Chitwan and Lokaha River in Susta East of Nawalparasi.
The other pachyderms died after being trapped in quagmires, as a result of fighting, tiger attack and old age.
During fiscal year 2081- 82 BS (2024-25), 30 rhinos had died. CNP is a home to 694 adult rhinos.
