The greater one-horned rhino is the largest Asian rhino species. Once widespread across the northern part of the Indian sub-continent, it is often characterized by a single black horn and armour-plate appearance.

Though they might look tough, the greater one-horned rhino was very close to extinction in the early 20th century. Thanks to successful conservation efforts, populations have increased to nearly 3,600 individuals in northeastern India and the Terai grasslands in Nepal. But the fight isn't over yet. In a human-dominated landscape, the greater one-horned rhino lives adjacent to cultivated areas, often resulting in human-rhino conflicts. Poaching for the illegal trade of rhino horns also remains a threat to their survival.

With your gift of $25.00, you will be supporting WWF-Canada's efforts to restore and protect habitat in Nepal for the greater one-horned rhino.

*In the eventuality that net funds in excess of the program costs are raised, they will be redirected towards other important conservation programs.

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