Behaviour and habitat preferences of translocated rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis) at Manas National Park, Assam, India

A study on translocated greater one-horned rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis) at Manas National Park, Assam, India, found that these animals successfully adapted to their new environment without significant behavioral differences from wild populations. Between 2008 and 2021, 22 rhinos were reintroduced as part of the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 program, with post-release monitoring revealing stable activity patterns, home ranges, and habitat preferences. The park's slightly higher elevation reduced flood risks compared to source sites like Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. By 2022, the population had grown to 50 individuals, including 38 calves born post-reintroduction, demonstrating the effectiveness of well-managed translocation schemes in rhino conservation.

Dutta, D. K. (2023). Behaviour and habitat preferences of translocated rhinos (Rhinoceros unicornis) at Manas National Park, Assam, India. Pachyderm, 64, 92–106. https://doi.org/10.69649/pachyderm.v64i.524