Nepal is home to the rare one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tiger.

Nepal's Chitwan National Park is home to one of the world's largest populations of the rare one-horned rhinoceros, with approximately 645 individuals living in the park. The park also has a thriving population of Bengal tigers, with an estimated 125 individuals living in the area.

One-horned rhinoceros are known for their distinctive single horn on their nose, which is actually made of keratin - the same material as our hair and nails. They are herbivorous and can weigh up to 2,300 kg (5,000 lb). Unfortunately, they are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and poaching for their horns.

Bengal tigers, on the other hand, are apex predators and are known for their striking orange fur with black stripes. They are the largest tiger subspecies and can weigh up to 300 kg (660 lb). Like the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers are also listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and poaching for their skin and bones.

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Oldest National Park in South Asia, Chitwan National Park, Nepal