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…
Javan rhino calves offer new hope. They may be small, but their will to survive and thrive is mighty. Under the watchful eye of professional anti-poaching teams called Rhino Protection Units (RPUs), the Javan rhino population has grown from about 50 animals to more than 60 over the past five years. All of the world’s Javan rhinos live…
Written by Hanif Muhammed, IRF Indonesia Liaison Ever wondered what it takes to become a member of one of Indonesia’s Rhino Protection Units (RPUs)? Just like the job, the interview process is incredibly rigorous! To start, interested individuals fill out an extensive application. Leadership then selects candidates who are then interviewed and invited to participate…
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a number of compelling stories about what your support means to the International Rhino Foundation’s work. Like last year, you’ve opened your hearts and your wallets to make a huge difference for all five rhino species. Some of us can give great gifts. Some of us can give small…
We didn’t think rhino poaching could get much worse. But it has. As we reach the end of 2016, poachers are killing at least three African rhinos per day in South Africa alone. As of the end of September, more than 702 rhinos have been lost in South Africa alone; well over halfway to the…
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