The Javan rhino is believed to have become extinct in India as early as 1900 while the Sumatran rhino disappeared in 1935. Greater one-horned rhino numbers in India have been increasing steadily since the turn of the century but a resurgence of poaching saw 483 killed during the 1980s. Shooting remains the most common poaching method and last year the first recorded incident involving a silencer was reported. Poachers electrocute rhinos by dangling wires connected to high-tension powerlines across rhino paths. Pit traps are used in suitable terrain.
Rhino horn is used in traditional Oriental medicine.
Horn from Asian rhinos is believed to be more potent and is more valuable than African rhino horn. Planning Experience in both developed and developing countries has proved the wisdom of planning for responsible, sustainable growth and development, says the CSIR Information Services division. General environmental matters such as global warming,the greenhouse effect and pressure groups etc. Industry specific environmental matters. In an attempt to 're-establish the restful atmosphere' of Zululand coastal resort Sodwana Bay, the Natal Parks Board will prohibit the use of all privately owned high pressure air compressors inside the Sodwana park boundaries as from next month.