One happy chappie

Posted by Pralay Lahiry on Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:40 am

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With plenty of grass to feed on and enough water and mud to wallow in, this Indian Rhino seems one happy chappie..... but..... looks are deceptive. Her home is one of the smallest Wildlife Sanctuaries in the world with probably the highest concentration of wild rhinos on the planet. At just over 16 sq. km area, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in India is home to almost a hundred wild Indian Rhinos and hemmed in on all sides by village. However, Pobitora, in spite of the puny size, hosts not only the rhinos but Wild Buffaloes, Wild Boars, Fishing Cats, Golden Jackals and resident and migratory birds in their thousands.

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by Cindy Marple on Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:57 pm

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Good that at least some land has been set aside for them anyway. Good use of depth of field here with both ears and nose in focus, but letting the background go soft.

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by Ron Day on Sat Jan 16, 2016 5:46 pm

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A shame she has to live in such a confined area. She is a beautiful rhino!

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:46 am

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Any area however small that allows wildlife to thrive is a good thing, so much of their natural habitat is disappearing at an alarming rate all over the world. At least for now she has a reason to smile Pralay.

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