Javan Rhino

Javan Rhino: A new study has suggested a taxonomic revision of the Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus), placing it in a new genus Eurhinoceros sondaicus due to its distinct dentition and morphology, indicating a different evolutionary path.

• About Javan Rhino:
• Scientific Name: Rhinoceros sondaicus (proposed Eurhinoceros sondaicus).
• Common Name: Lesser-one-horned rhino.
• Distribution: Historically ranged across northeast India and Southeast Asia.
• Currently found only in Ujung Kulon National Park, Java, Indonesia.

• Habitat: Forests, marshy areas, thick bush, and bamboo regions.
• Population: Estimated 68–74 individuals (2020) based on camera trap data.
• Features:

o Size: Height up to 1.7 m (5.6 ft); Weight up to 2,300 kg (5,070 lb).

o Skin: Grey or grey-brown, almost black when wet, with pink colouring in folds.

o Horn: Single horn, less than 20 cm (7.9 in) — smallest among all rhino species.

o Diet: Herbivorous, browsing on leaves, twigs, and woody plants.

o Behaviour: Solitary, except for mating pairs and mothers with young.

o Lifespan: 30 to 45 years in the wild.

o Conservation Status: IUCN Red List (Critically Endangered)