Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Rhino Found Dead in Assam Sanctuary; Horn Intact
A rhino was found dead in a wildlife sanctuary in Assam, India.
Forest workers found the rhino during their patrol.
The rhino's horn was still there, and they took it to keep it safe.
They think the rhino might have died because it was old, but they are doing a check-up to be sure.
The place where the rhino was found is known to have a lot of rhinos.
A one-horned rhinoceros was found dead in Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
The carcass was discovered by forest guards during patrolling.
The rhino's horn was intact and has been collected.
Officials suspect the animal died of old age.
A post-mortem examination will determine the cause of death.
- Who
- Forest guards.
- What
- A one-horned rhinoceros carcass was found.
- When
- Friday evening.
- Where
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India.
- Why
- The cause of death is under investigation, suspected to be old age.
- Location
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
- Animal
- One-horned rhinoceros
- Discovery Date
- Friday evening
- Horn Status
- Intact
- Suspected Cause of Death
- Old age
- Size of Sanctuary
- 38.85 sq km
