2 Pobitora rhinos to be translocated to Manas

2 Pobitora rhinos to be translocated to Manas rhinos will be translocated from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Manas National Park between January 8 and 9, asbpart of the Indian Rhino Vision (IRV) 2020 project. The chosen animals are likely to be young females, which will be moved by road transport supervised by forest department, an official stated. During the period of the operation the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary will remain closed to visitors as it involves a degree of risk to people in the vicinity. The entire operation will be carried out under strict vigil and only authorized personnel will be present.