Hey Guys!
As the days go on, the number of
Javan Rhinoceros in the wild is decreasing. Rapidly. Scientifically named, the
Rhinoceros Sondaicus is the current most endangered rhino species in the world.
It belongs to the same genus as
the Indian
rhinoceros, and has similar skin which resembles armor. There are only
about 40-60 animals left on the western tip of Java, which is an island in
Indonesia. It is a water and swamp loving animal that only has one horn. It is
mostly going extinct because, its horn contains excellent medicinal values
which are highly used in Chinese folk medications. As of right now, one
kilogram of its horn can be worth up to $30,000. Sadly, scientists don’t know
if these rhinos will be able to reproduce quickly enough to stop their species
from going into extinction even if it protected right now.
-A concerned Girl Scout
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