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Assam Hosts 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos (80% of Global Population), Records Zero Poaching in 2025

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15 Sept 2026
~2 min
Source: The Hindu
Key Data:3,260 rhinos in Assam80% of global population4,075 global populationZero poaching in 2025Kaziranga >2,600 rhinosManas 40-50 rhinos
Bodies:Assam Forest DepartmentKaziranga National ParkManas National Park
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What This Article Covers

1.Assam's one-horned rhino population stands at 3,260, 80% of the global total of 4,075.

2.Zero poaching was recorded in Assam in 2025, only the second such year since the 1970s.

3.Kaziranga National Park hosts over 2,600 rhinos; Manas National Park has 40-50.

The Big Picture
Prelims · HighMains · Medium

Assam is home to 3,260 one-horned rhinoceroses, which is 80% of the global population of 4,075. The state recorded zero poaching incidents in 2025, a rare achievement. Kaziranga National Park alone accounts for over 2,600 rhinos, underscoring Assam's role as a global stronghold for the species.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

Assam Rhino Count3,260
Global Rhino Count4,075
Assam's Share80%
Zero Poaching Year2025
Kaziranga Rhino Count>2,600
Manas Rhino Count40-50

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  • ›Assam Rhino Count: 3,260
  • ›Global Rhino Count: 4,075
  • ›Target this Data: Assam rhino count 3,260; global count 4,075; Assam's share 80%
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Assam Forest Department / Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Schedule I for rhinos)

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which national park in Assam is home to over 2,600 one-horned rhinoceroses as per the latest survey?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the one-horned rhino population in Assam:

1. Assam has 3,260 one-horned rhinos, which is 80% of the global population.

2. Assam recorded zero poaching of rhinos in 2025 for the first time ever.

3. Kaziranga National Park has more than 2,600 rhinos while Manas has about 40-50.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, what is the global population of one-horned rhinoceroses?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What does the achievement of zero rhino poaching in Assam in 2025 primarily indicate?

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