Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Assam reports zero rhino poaching in 2025
In 2025, Assam, a state in India, had no cases of rhino poaching.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, shared this good news.
He said that strong protection measures over the past five years helped achieve this.
Additionally, a rare wild dog called a dhole was seen after 35 years in a place called the Amguri corridor.
A golden tiger, which is very rare, was also spotted in the Kaziranga National Park.
This is the second time in recent years that Assam has reported zero rhino poaching, making it a proud moment for the state.
Assam reported zero rhino poaching incidents in 2025.
This is the second time in recent years that Assam has achieved zero poaching.
Stringent protection measures over the last five years contributed to this achievement.
A rare sighting of the endangered dhole (wild dog) occurred after 35 years in the Amguri corridor.
A golden tiger was spotted in the central range of the Kaziranga National Park in January 2025.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Zero rhino poaching reported in 2025
- When
- January 1, 2025
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Due to stringent protection measures taken over the last five years
- Year of Zero Poaching
- 2025
- Location
- Assam, India
- Endangered Species Sighted
- Dhole (Wild Dog)
- Rare Sighting
- Golden Tiger
- Reporting Authority
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma