Animal Facts #3: Javan Rhinoceros

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The Javan Rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros native to parts of south-east Asia. This rhino can grow up to 3.2 m (10.5 ft) and weigh up to 2,300 kg (5,100 lbs). When running this beast can run up to 30 mph, good thing it is a herbivore. These rhinos can live up to 45 years, living a mostly solitary lifestyle. Only meeting with other javan rhinos to mate. Once a baby is born, the calf remains with its mother until it is at least 2 years old.

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Historically this rhino has had numerous numbers but as of 2016 there are only 63 individuals left out in the wild with 0 in captivity. Not just this rhino but all rhinos are being killed illegally by poachers for their horns. These horns have been traded tradditonally for more than 2,000 years in China, where they are believed to have healing properties.

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Surveys of the rhino black market have determined that Asian rhinos horn fetches up to $30,000 per kg, three times the value of African horns. In the wild this rhino has only one predator, which is humans. This rhino has been hunted relentlessly by big-game hunters since Europeans arrived in their area.

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Relatively soon, these beautiful animals might become extinct. If they do become extinct it would be from natural cause as there are stricter international regulations on the rhino horn trade, protection from local authorities, and the rhinos elusiveness. As of today there are many efforts attempting to save them. Ujung Kulon which is a national park in Indonesia is where all the javan rhinos are located. They have 38,000 hectactes of land to browse and find food.

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This concludes today's day of animal facts. Every day I will try my best to make a post on a animal. Feel free to comment what animal to do for tomorrow and follow. Thanks for reading.