Rhino Rescue Mission: Two Orphaned Rhinos Find New Home at Kaziranga National Park
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In a heartwarming conservation effort, two orphaned one-horned rhinoceroses, Chandra and Kanai, have been relocated to Kaziranga National Park in India. The 5-year-old and 4-year-old rhinos were rescued by the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Assam after being separated from their families during devastating floods in 2020 and 2021. A specialized team of veterinarians and forest officials, led by Kaziranga National Park field director Sonali Ghosh, oversaw the translocation process, ensuring the rhinos' safety and well-being. The animals will stay in a pre-release enclosure at Kaziranga, where they will acclimatize to their new environment before being released into the wild. CWRC, established in 2002 by the Assam forest department, Wildlife Trust of India, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, has rescued over 7,397 animals belonging to 357 species. An impressive 65% of these animals, including 25 rescued rhinos, have been successfully released back into their natural habitats. Chandra and Kanai are the latest additions to CWRC's success stories, and conservationists are optimistic about their chances of thriving in their new home.
