One-Horned Rhino

Horned Javan rhino-one or small (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a member of the family Rhinocerotidae and one of the five rhinoceros that still exist. Rhino into the same genus with India and has rhinoceros skin that resemble armor bermosaik. Rhino has a length of 3.1 to 3.2 m high and 1.4 to 1.7 m. Rhino rhino is smaller than India and more closely in the large body with a black rhino. Culanya size is usually less than 20 cm, smaller than the other horn rhino species.

Rhino rhinoceros was once one of Asia's most widely spread. Although called "Javan" is not limited to animals living on the island of Java alone, but throughout the archipelago, throughout Southeast Asia and in India and China. The species is now extremely critical status, with only a few populations found in the wild, and none in zoos. Rhino is probably the rarest mammals on earth. Population 40-50 rhinos live in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Java rhino populations in the wild others are located in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam with an estimated population of no more than eight in 2007. The reduced population of Javan caused by hunting to be taken culanya, which is very valuable in traditional Chinese medicine, at a price of $ 30,000 per kilogram on the black market.  The reduced population of rhinos is also caused by loss of habitat, which is mainly caused by the war, such as war Vietnam in Southeast Asia also led to reduction in population of the Javan and impede recovery. The remaining only in the two protected areas, but the Javan Rhino is still at risk of being hunted, susceptible to disease and shrinking genetic diversity in breeding causes disturbed. WWF Indonesia seek to develop both for Javan Rhino because in case of disease or natural disasters such as tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes Krakatoa, Java rhino population would immediately become extinct. Moreover, since the invasion Langkap (Arenga) and competition with bull for space and resources, the population is increasingly desperate.  The area identified is safe and relatively close Hazy National Park on Mount Salak, West Java who was once the habitat of the Javan rhinoceros.

Javan Rhino can live for 30-45 years in the wild. These rhinos live in lowland rainforest, wet meadows and flood a large area of ​​land. Javan largely quiet, except for courtship and child-rearing, although a group can sometimes be gathered near the pools and places to get minerals. Adult rhinos have no predators as enemies. Javan Rhino usually avoid humans, but will attack humans if they feel harassed. Researchers and the natural protector of animals that are rarely studied directly because of their rarity and the danger of disturbing an endangered species. Researchers used a camera and fecal samples to measure the health and behavior. Javan rhino less studied than other rhino species.