Sumatran Rhino

Critically Endangered

Estimated remaining: <80

Habitat

Dense highland and lowland tropical forests, moss forests, and swamps in Sumatra and Borneo, preferring steep terrain with abundant vegetation for browsing.

Threats

• Extremely small population size
• Poaching for rhino horn
• Habitat fragmentation isolating individuals
• Low reproductive rates
• Disease and health issues in isolated populations

Conservation efforts

Emergency capture and breeding program at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas. Intensive protection of remaining wild individuals. Assisted reproductive technologies. Habitat protection in key areas. International collaboration for species survival.