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Because like all rhinos, quack medicines in many Asian countries called for powered rhino horn. Eager to make easy, good money, the poachers killed many rhinos. The trade in animal parts is appalling, especially in Asian countries, particularly China. If the demand would dry up, so would the poaching.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause many poachers killed them for their horns and skin, they are crushed and used for weapons or home products and the poachers get ALOT of money for it
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∙ 14y agoYes. Between hunters who poach it for bones, its horn and/or skin, it is going extinct.
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∙ 10y agoThe Indian Rhinocerous is critically endangered. In other words it's very close to being another one of the Earth's extinct creatures.
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∙ 10y agoYes.
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Is Indian rhinoceros an endangered species?
Yes. The Indian rhino is fully protected, as are all rhino species.
Is an rhinoceros an endangered species?
Yes. The Indian rhino is fully protected, as are all rhino species.
Why is the great Indian rhino endangered?
The same reason most endangered animals are endangered - man. More specifically - habitat loss and hunting/poaching (mostly for their horn).
Is this animal a rhino endangered?
All rhino species are either endangered or threatened.
What is the name of the one-horned animal which has became endangered due to poaching?
The Indian, Javan, and Sumatran rhino species.
Are white rhino's endangered?
Yes, they are endangered.
What is the difference between Indian rhino and African rhino?
The Indian Rhino is two horned while the African rhino is one horned.
When was the black rhino endangered?
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Why is rhino poaching illegal?
rhino poaching is illegal because the rhino is becoming an endangered species to the world
When was the white rhino endangered?
when you look at it ahahaha nah it was endangered in 1990
Is the Indian rhino the biggest rhino?
No, it is the second biggest after the White Rhino.
How big is an Indian rhino's territory?
An Indian Rhino's territory are from 2km2 to 8km2 and often overlap with other rhino's territory.
