By Rajni Pandey | September 20, 2024
Rhinos, some of the most ancient creatures on Earth, are now endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. Here are the five species fighting for survival today.
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The Sumatran rhino, weighing 500–960 kg, is a close relative of the woolly rhino. Fewer than 47 remain in Sumatra and Borneo, living in dense tropical forests.
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One of the rarest large mammals, the Javan rhino, can weigh up to 2,300 kg. With an unknown population, they inhabit the moist forests of Java, Indonesia.
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Black rhinos, weighing between 900–1,350 kg, are the smaller of Africa's rhino species. Around 6,487 live across countries like Kenya and Namibia in grasslands and deserts.
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Known for being semi-aquatic, the greater one-horned rhino weighs 1,800–2,500 kg. Over 4,000 thrive in the grasslands and swamps of India and Nepal.
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Also called the "square-lipped" rhino, white rhinos are massive at 1,800–2,500 kg. They are found in southern Africa, with a population of 16,803.
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Rhinos face threats like poaching for their horns and habitat destruction. Without immediate action, we may lose these ancient giants forever.
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From anti-poaching units to breeding programs, global efforts are underway to protect rhinos and restore their natural habitats.
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