3,500-year-old rhino bone fragments found in Western Ghats rewrite India’s wildlife map

Archaeological findings of rhino bones near Coimbatore reveal the species once roamed southern India, significantly expanding its known ancient range. This discovery contrasts with current conservation data showing the one-horned rhinoceros is now confined to specific regions in Northeast India and West Bengal, where populations are steadily increasing due to dedicated conservation efforts.

3,500-year-old rhino bone fragments found in Western Ghats rewrite India’s wildlife map
Archaeological findings of rhino bones near Coimbatore reveal the species once roamed southern India, significantly expanding its known ancient range. This discovery contrasts with current conservation data showing the one-horned rhinoceros is now confined to specific regions in Northeast India and West Bengal, where populations are steadily increasing due to dedicated conservation efforts.