Back in 2005, Ratu wandered out of the forest and straight into Labuhan Ratu village. Because she was at risk there, she was quickly moved to the safety of Way Kambas National Park (WKNP), and the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS). During her time at the SRS, Ratu has given birth to two calves- a historic…
As reported by the Way Kambas Rhino Protection Unit Based on tips by local villagers that live in the surrounding areas of Way Kambas National Park (WKNP), a group of Nibung wood (Oncosperma tigillarium) loggers inside of Way Kambas National Park. In response to this information, National Park authorities assembled a team consisting of Park Rangers…
The population of Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) is being threatened by illegal hunting in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP). Rhino protection units (RPUs) started patrolling the area which have allowed for the sun bear to safely begin re-inhabiting the forest. RPUs also began raising awareness in the local communities about illegal hunting and it’s…
In honor of Women’s Month, the International Rhino Foundation would like to give a shout out to the many women working in rhino conservation. From zoo keepers and lab researchers to field conservationists and administrators, women have played an increasingly important role in rhino conservation over the past decade. Over the next few weeks we’ll…
The international rhino poaching crisis has now reached Europe. Conservation groups across the world are saddened to hear of the tragic killing of a young male rhino at the Thoiry Zoo just outside of Paris. “Rhino poaching has historically targeted wild populations,” said Dr. Susie Ellis, Executive Director of the International Rhino Foundation. “This is…
Reported by Heri Pasiman, Summarized by Hanif Muhammad An integral part of our work in Sumatra is gatehring intelligence to assist detection and prevention of illegal activity in the park. The Intelligence and Law Enforcement Unit (ILEU) supports the Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) collect critical information from local communities about illegal activity in the area…
After a rigorous interview process and intense training, the new RPU teams are ready to start patrolling Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park and Way Kambas National Park. The RPUs represent the front line in protection – not only for Sumatran rhinos, but for the numerous other endangered species living in the parks. The RPU teams…
© Nilanjan Bhattacharya | Dreamstime.com All of us at the International Rhino Foundation would like to thank you for your support this past year. Without your contributions of time, money, positive energy, and generous thoughts, we could not have accomplished all we did in 2016. Your gifts, large and small – from the heart –…
© Simon Fletcher | Dreamstime.com Because of you, the International Rhino Foundation made great strides this year for rhinos around the world. You’ve helped give hope to our tireless rhino rangers, helped us move rhinos from unsafe to safer areas, and ensured that local people benefit from rhino conservation. The need is still great… Today…
© Gaschwald | Dreamstime.com For all of us, there is no greater joy than watching a rhino calf romp and play. Small but blustery, no matter what the species, they jump, they run, and mock-charge, sometimes for no reason whatsoever. If they push their luck a little too far, mom is never far behind to…
The Sumatran rhino is the world’s most endangered rhino, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining only in Indonesia’s dense rainforests. Poaching for horn for traditional Asian medicine caused the initial decline of the species. Today, the populations are primarily threatened by small population effects such as inbreeding, human encroachment, the potential for catastrophic events, and…
The story of the Greater One-horned, or Indian rhino, is an incredible one. Down to fewer than 200 animals at the turn of the last Century, Indian rhino numbers have increased from about 2,575 to more than 3,550 – a 38% increase in 9 years! The extraordinary comeback of this species in both India and Nepal proves…
