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Assam Counts 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos, Hosting 80% of Global Population
Assam Chief Minister announces that Assam hosts 3,260 one-horned rhinoceroses, accounting for about 80% of the global population. The State of the Rhino Report 2026 by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) confirms zero rhino poaching in 2025 across India, Nepal, and Indonesia.
One-Horned Rhinoceros:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Global rhino population estimate | The global rhinoceros population is estimated at about 4,075. |
| Kaziranga National Park | Kaziranga National Park contains more than 2,600 rhinoceroses. |
| Manas National Park | Manas National Park supports an estimated 40 to 50 rhinoceroses. |
| Rhino poaching in Assam | In 2025, zero reported cases of rhinoceros poaching have been recorded in Assam. |
| Poaching record since the 1970s | Assam recording zero rhinoceros poaching cases within a single year marks only the second instance since the 1970s. |
| Report and confirmation | The State of the Rhino Report 2026, published by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), confirms zero rhino poaching in 2025 across India, Nepal, and Indonesia. |