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Explore the Earth

Spy a single-

horned rhino

Chitwan National Park is one of the
world’s best sites for observing the
Indian rhinoceros. These armoured
giants can be found grazing in the
park’s grassland or wallowing in
one of the many lakes and ponds.
They can be viewed from a vehicle
or on foot, though be careful if
you’re doing the latter. While they
are usually docile and will often pay
onlookers little attention, rhinos have
been known to charge at unfamiliar
humans who get too close.

Glimpse an elusive

river dolphin

Endangered and only ever seen in small numbers,
the Ganges river dolphin is a rare but intriguing sight
in the fresh waters of Nepal. Its long, tapered snout
and stocky body give it a distinctive silhouette, while
its swimming style is downright bizarre – the dolphin
moves along riverbeds on its side, using a trailing

fin to flush out the shrimp and small fish on which
it feeds. It’s almost completely blind, with its eye
lacking a lens, and relies heavily on echolocation.

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