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Manas National Park in Assam hosts over 50 rhinos after years of conservation
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🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:38 PM
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Assam's wildlife minister announced that the rhino population in Manas National Park has crossed the 50‑mark, underscoring the success of long‑term conservation measures.
The wildlife minister of Assam disclosed that the number of Indian rhinoceroses in Manas National Park has risen to over fifty, a milestone achieved after several years of focused conservation work. The increase reflects intensified anti‑poaching patrols, habitat restoration, and community‑based monitoring that have been in place since the early 2000s. Officials attribute the growth to improved water sources, grassland management, and stricter enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
Conservationists say the rise in rhino numbers also benefits other species sharing the park's ecosystem, enhancing biodiversity and eco‑tourism prospects. The state government plans to continue funding habitat upgrades and expand awareness programmes among local villages to sustain the momentum.
The announcement comes as part of Assam's broader wildlife strategy, which aims to double the rhino population across its protected areas by 2030. Stakeholders hope the success at Manas will serve as a model for other reserves facing similar challenges.
Conservationists say the rise in rhino numbers also benefits other species sharing the park's ecosystem, enhancing biodiversity and eco‑tourism prospects. The state government plans to continue funding habitat upgrades and expand awareness programmes among local villages to sustain the momentum.
The announcement comes as part of Assam's broader wildlife strategy, which aims to double the rhino population across its protected areas by 2030. Stakeholders hope the success at Manas will serve as a model for other reserves facing similar challenges.