Javan Rhino

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)

1. Longevity: 30-40 years
2. Gestation: 15-16 months every one to three years
3. Weight: 2,000-5060 lbs.WWF: Javan Rhinoceros
4. Height: Approximately five feet at shoulders
5. Length: Between six and eleven feet long
6. Males have horns, females smaller or no horn
7. Grey; without hair
8. Sexual maturity: females between five and seven years; males 10 years

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)

• Wikipedia: Javan Rhinoceros

• ARKive: Indonesian Javan Rhinoceros at Night - Indonesian Javan Rhinoceros...

• SavingRhinos.org: Save the Javan Rhino

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