One-Horned Rhino — Rhinoceros unicornis
Scientific Name: Rhinoceros unicornis
Local Name: गैँडा (Gainda)
Status in Nepal: Vulnerable (Strong recovery trend)
Estimated Population: ~752 (2021 census)
Habitat: Chitwan National Park, Shuklaphanta National Park
What It Symbolizes
Resilience • Survival • Strength with Calmness
Why It Matters
Once nearly extinct in Nepal, rhinos now represent one of Asia’s most successful wildlife recoveries.