SATV 16 April, Kathmandu: Chitwan National Park (CNP) has recorded 516 consecutive days without rhino poaching, according to Information Officer Abinas Thapa Magar.

The last poaching incident occurred on November 16, 2023, when two rhinos were killed in the Chaparchuli area. Nine individuals were arrested in connection with the case.

Since then, the park has strengthened its security strategies, leading to zero poaching incidents. However, 24 rhinos have died this fiscal year, all due to natural causes such as tiger and crocodile attacks, illness, and old age.

In the previous fiscal year, 21 rhinos died-18 from natural causes and two due to poaching. In 2079/80 BS, 22 rhino deaths were recorded, with one linked to poaching.

Nepal is home to 752 one-horned rhinos, with 694 residing in Chitwan National Park, as per the 2021 census.