TWENTY YEARS OF RHINO RE-INTRODUCTION PROGRAMME IN DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK

摘要

A few more (in the ratio of 1 male:3 females) males and females from the wild, or wild captive rhinos should be procured. In all future re-introductions, only sub-adult individuals in the same age group should be chosen, as there is less chance of casualties and they adapt better to new conditions. Moreover, haying males of the same age group may reduce the possibility of over-dominance by one individual. Develop an alternative rhino area within Dudhwa National Park. Maintain the rhino-proof trench on the southern side of the RRA. Restrict rhino watches to 4 days per week within the RRA until the necessary infrastructure facilities are properly developed. Procure additional riding elephants (4 for daily monitoring and 2, elephants for tourists).