Javan Rhino

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Professor Foster 

ENG 111 2WF 

9 April 2023  

Javan Rhino 

           The Javan Rhino species was once highly prevalent throughout northeast India and Southeast Asia, but due to extreme poaching, there are now only around sixty documented left. These few remaining were relocated to the Ujang Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia in an attempt to conserve their species. Due to their small population, they are considered critically endangered and on the brink of extinction. 

            Poaching was the biggest contributor to their population decline. The last Javan Rhino in Vietnam was poached in 2010, causing the need for their relocation. While protected from hunters in the Ujang Julon National Park, they still face population concerns. Due to the small amount left, there is a lack of wildlife diversity which makes it difficult to repopulate the species. Issues arise in the park itself, including disease and stress from development near the park. The female Rhinos often die due to diseases spread by the cattle scattered throughout the park and new construction surrounding the park creates stress for the rhinos. There are organizations, such as World Wildlife, currently researching a safer alternative habitat for this species, in hopes to increase their repopulation. The best way we can help is by supporting these organizations in their efforts. 

A Javan Rhino in the Ujang Julon National Park

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Work Cited 

(Image) “Javan Rhino.” WWF, World Wildlife Fund, https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/javan-rhino.