Assam Reports Zero Rhino Poaching in 2025, Hosts Majority of Global One-Horned Rhinos
Assam is home to approximately 3,260 one-horned rhinoceroses, representing nearly 80% of the global population estimated at 4,075. The state recorded zero rhino poaching incidents in 2025, marking only the second such year since the 1970s. Kaziranga National Park hosts over 2,600 rhinos, while Manas National Park has around 40-50. Conservation efforts, including enhanced surveillance and community involvement, have contributed to this success amid ongoing habitat quality concerns.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 0%, Centre 33%, Right 67%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: theassamtribune, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 15 Sept, 01:15 pm. Other outlets followed.