Indonesia Reports a New Javan Rhino Calf, but Population Doubts Persist

Abstract: "Indonesian officials have reported the sighting of a new Javan rhino calf in Ujung Kulon National Park, home to the last surviving population of the critically endangered species. While the discovery of the female calf is good news, it comes amid growing doubt about official claims that the species’ population is increasing steadily. The Indonesian government puts the Javan rhino’s current population at about 80 animals, with an average of three new calves added per year. Its past estimates, however, have counted rhinos that have disappeared (some of which were confirmed dead), throwing into question whether the species’ population trend is really increasing or even declining."

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