3,260 one-horned rhinos in Assam, 80% of global count: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam now has roughly 3,260 one‑horned rhinoceroses, about 80 % of the world’s total. He reported no poaching incidents in the state for 2025 and noted the global population is around 4,075 animals. The data were shared in a briefing emphasizing Assam’s wildlife protection measures. Officials hope the trend will continue as conservation programs expand across the region.