In Assam, the morning mist rises off the Brahmaputra, curling over marshes and grasslands where the one-horned rhinoceros once teetered on the edge of extinction. These formidable creatures, hunted relentlessly for their horns, seemed destined to vanish. But Assam has turned that tide, crafting a conservation story that has captured global attention.

Not long ago, poaching was rampant. In 2013 and 2014, 27 rhinos were killed each year, victims of a trade driven by superstition and profit. Protected areas offered sanctuary, but enforcement was uneven, and the odds were stacked against survival. 

Today, however, Assam is home to over 3,000 rhinos, with Kaziranga National Park........

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