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The return of the unicorns: the natural history and conservation of the greater one horned rhinoceros

The return of the unicorns is an account of what it takes to save endangered large mammals. The author outlines the multifaceted recovery program--structured around targeted fieldwork and scientific research, effective protective measures, habitat planning and management, public-awareness campaigns, economic incentives to promote local guardianship, and bold, uncompromising leadership--that brought these extraordinary animals back from the brink of extinction.