Rhino found dead in Assam

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Viewer discretion advised due to possible graphic content. An Indian Rhinoceros that was possibly killed by poachers. Vets and forest department staff conduct a perfunctory post mortem in the field, using Nepali khukris and daos. They dig deep and pull out organs and examine them for potential signs and causes of death. Rhino poaching in Assam is one of the major environmental issues in India which continues in the region of Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park and some other grasslands of Assam. The one horn rhino or Indian rhino is surviving in the north-east corner of India, Assam. Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora in Marigaon district and Orang National Park in Darrang district of Assam account almost 95% of the total wild One horned rhino in the world. These rhinos are inhabit