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North Bengal Floods Claim Lives Of Wild Animals In Jaldapara-Gorumara, Damage Survey Underway

Among the wild animals found dead are seven bison, two one-horned rhinos and five deer.

Jalpaiguri: Floods triggered by incessant rainfall has severely impacted several people and wild animals in Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar districts of North Bengal. As flood water recedes, carcasses of wild animals are being recovered one by one.

Seven bison, two one-horned rhinos, five deer and several other animals have been found dead till now. The wildlife experts are also worried about the future of those who have been rescued as the national parks of the region have been badly hit by deluge caused by heavy rainfall.

Carcass of a rhino being shifted by forest department staff (ETV

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