Javan rhinos under threat from inbreeding

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The Javan rhinoceros -- among the most critically endangered species in Indonesia.

The Javan rhino is listed as a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list because of its small population.

This figure was a slight improvement from an estimated 68 rhinos living in the park, around a third of which were thought to be reproductive individuals, according to data from the IUCN in 2018. “Our main concerns are related to inbreeding, as well as threats of tsunami, given that the location of our national park is close to the sea,” Andri said recently.

 

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