The global rhino count revealed increases for some species while others face dire challenges. Black rhinos grew from 6,195 to 6,788, marking a success in conservation efforts. Greater one-horned rhinos also increased from 4,014 to 4,075, recovering from historical lows. In contrast, Sumatran rhinos remain critically endangered with 34-47 individuals left, suffering from habitat loss and poaching. Meanwhile, Javan rhinos have drastically dropped to around 50 due to poaching, with their remaining population confined to a single national park.
The global rhino count shows a notable increase in Black rhinos, rising from 6,195 to 6,788, indicating conservation efforts are positively impacting this species.
Greater one-horned rhinos have seen a slight increase from 4,014 to 4,075, showcasing success in conservation with their numbers recovering from a historical low.
Southeast Asia's Sumatran rhinos remain critically endangered, with only 34-47 individuals left, facing threats from poaching and habitat degradation.
Javan rhinos have witnessed a severe decline from 76 to only around 50 due to poaching, with their only known population found in Java's national park.
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