Tag: Javan

02.28.2014

Rhino Genetic Survey Training in Indonesia

Genetic analyses of  Sumatran and Javan rhino fecal samples are currently being conducted at the Eijkman Institute in Jakarta, Indonesia.

01.27.2014

Finding evidence of the rare Javan Rhino

Footprint casts from nine rhinos that have responded to habitat restoration efforts in the Javan Rhino Science and Conservation Area…View Full Release »

12.06.2013

Tales from the Field: Rhino Protection Units in Training

The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) supports 16 Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) in three Indonesian national parks. Bukit Barisan Selatan and…View Full Release »

09.24.2013

Spotlight on: 40th Annual Conference of the American Association of Zookeepers

IRF Program Officer Bill Konstant is attending the 40th annual conference of the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) this week…View Full Release »

09.13.2013

2013 State of the Rhino

All five rhino species are threatened to some degree. Populations of two species – greater one-horned and white – were…View Full Release »

09.11.2013

Prehistoric rhinos: Horny or Not?

Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis), Pittsburgh Zoo It might seem strange, but the first members of the rhino family to appear on…View Full Release »

08.27.2013

The Javan Rhino's Final Stronghold

By Bill Konstant, IRF Program Officer August 27, 1883.  It’s been called “the day the world exploded.”  One hundred and…View Full Release »

07.30.2013

IRF Guest Post on Mongabay.com

Featured today on Mongabay.com, a guest post on Javan Rhinos by IRF Program Officer, Bill Konstant. Head on over and…View Full Release »

08.20.2012

Seeking the Elusive Badak Jawa

By: Bill Konstant, Program Officer International Rhino Foundation Our quest for Javan rhinos begins with a visit to the new…View Full Release »

03.26.2012

Rhinos Under the Radar

Three of the world’s five living rhino species – the black, Sumatran and Javan – are considered Critically Endangered according…View Full Release »