22 September 2017

Saving the Javan Rhinoceros


The Javan rhinoceros has been reduced to a single population of around 60 individuals in an area prone to natural disasters. Although the entire species now lives in a single national park, Javan rhinos are difficult to study and researchers are still working to understand the behavior of both individual animals and the population as a whole. Work to expand the existing habitat is underway, but experts agree establishing a second population is critical for the species' survival.


Read More: https://news.mongabay.com/2017/09/can-the-javan-rhino-be-saved-before-disaster-strikes/


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