Rhinos roamed Western Ghats foothills 3,500 years ago: Study

Archaeologists discovered Indian rhino bone fragments at a neolithic site near Coimbatore, dating back approximately 3,500 years. This finding suggests rhinos once roamed the Western Ghats, expanding their known historical range beyond current habitats in Assam and the north-eastern plains.

Jan 26, 2026 - 01:25
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Rhinos roamed Western Ghats foothills 3,500 years ago: Study
Archaeologists discovered Indian rhino bone fragments at a neolithic site near Coimbatore, dating back approximately 3,500 years. This finding suggests rhinos once roamed the Western Ghats, expanding their known historical range beyond current habitats in Assam and the north-eastern plains.

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