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

2026-02-02 - 10:15

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.