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- Scientific Name: Rhinoceros sondaicusWWF: Javan Rhinoceros
- Also known as the lesser one-horned rhino
- Conservation status: Critically endangeredWWF: Javan Rhinoceros
- There are no Javan Rhino's in captivityAFP: Rare rhino calves found in Indonesian jungle
- Approximately 28-56 live in Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java, IndonesiaWWF: Javan Rhinoceros
- Approximately eight surviving in Cat Tien National Park in VietnamWWF: Javan Rhinoceros
- Scarcity attributed to poaching for their horns and loss of habitatWWF: Javan Rhinoceros
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The Javan rhino is the world's rarest rhinoceros. There are less than 60 surviving Javan Rhinos, the majority live in the jungles of Indonesia, a few in Vietnam. The rhino is thought to be one of the most endangered mammals on Earth.AFP: Rare rhino calves found in Indonesian jungle
In December 2008, four Javan rhino calves were seen on a beach on the island of Java, Indonesia. Officials say the discovery "proves they're still procreating and regeneration is ongoing."AFP: Rare rhino calves found in Indonesian jungle The Jakarta Post: Four baby Rhinos discovered in Ujung Kulon (December 23, 2008)
Biology and Characteristics
- Longevity: 30-40 years
- Gestation: 15-16 months every one to three years
- Weight: 2,000-5060 lbs.WWF: Javan Rhinoceros
- Height: Approximately five feet at shoulders
- Length: Between six and eleven feet long
- Males have horns, females smaller or no horn
- Grey; without hair
- Sexual maturity: females between five and seven years; males 10 years
WWF Video
In May 2008, the World Wildlife Fund captured a rare video of the nearly-extinct creature. The video shows rare footage of a female Javan Rhino and her calf. The mother rhino becomes startled by the camera and charges at it.Telegraph: Rhino Rarely Seen by Humans Is Photographed (May 29, 2008)-
Javan Rhino Questions
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Does anyone know where in Glasgow I can buy Rhino Recycled paper pads? (A4 lined for my lab/work-books) 1 AnswerThe art store in the town is a good place. You might be able to find stuff in there. Not sure. But out of all the places, that'd be the place to go :). Its just... read more
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Javan Rhino Information
- Wikipedia: Javan Rhinoceros
- ARKive: Indonesian Javan Rhinoceros at Night - Indonesian Javan Rhinoceros...
- SavingRhinos.org: Save the Javan Rhino
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After 5 days, trained dogs found 7 samples of rhino feces which will be examined for further info about javan rhinos. http://ow.ly/E7Qx
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from the WWF : Rhino dung-sniffing dogs - In 1999, the first known images of Vietnam's Javan rhinos were captured i... http://ow.ly/163jfC
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Wikinews: Encuentran rinocerontes de Java en Vietnam: [[Archivo:Javan Rhino Zimmerman.jpg|200px|thumb|.. http://bit.ly/4PWn6h
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Highly trained detection dogs are being used help to determine the population status of the Javan rhino in Vietnam. http://ow.ly/E7NK
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RT @tahrman: Dogs being used help to determine the population status of the Javan rhino in Vietnam http://bit.ly/JERwy
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