Tag: sumatran rhino

12.12.2017

Saving the Sumatran Rhino

Sumatran rhinos are the most endangered large mammal on Earth. While we’ve had several recent successes with the species, we…View Full Release »

11.29.2017

Rhino Protection Units in Sumatra stop Illegal Loggers

Several months ago, in Way Kambas National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia, home to one of the world’s only remaining populations…View Full Release »

05.08.2017

#MeetUsMonday: Gocek, Keeper at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary

Back in 2005, Ratu wandered out of the forest and straight into Labuhan Ratu village. Because she was at risk…View Full Release »

01.02.2017

The New Rhino Protection Units are Ready for Work in 2017

After a rigorous interview process and intense training, the new RPU teams are ready to start patrolling Bukit Barisan Selatan…View Full Release »

06.23.2016

Happy 4th Birthday, Andatu!

On this day, four years ago, rhino conservationists and veterinarians at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park,…View Full Release »

06.19.2016

Happy Father’s Day to Andalas at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary

Happy Father’s Day to Andalas, proud father of the first two rhino calves born in captivity in Indonesia. In honor…View Full Release »

06.17.2016

Meet the RPU Team Guarding Ratu and Protecting Sumatran Rhinos

Written by Hanif Muhammad – IRF Indonesia Liaison  The Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) veterinarians weren’t the only ones preparing for Ratu’s…View Full Release »

05.13.2016

Ratu’s calf is learning how to walk.

Two day old Sumatran rhino calf is learning how to walk. She is still a little wobbly! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_CFnd_bn7c?rel=0]

04.27.2016

Our new arrival is almost here! Ratu’s due date approaches

Can you believe it? The new Sumatran rhino calf will be here in less than one month! IRF’s Executive Director,…View Full Release »

04.11.2016

#MeetUsMonday: CeCe Sieffert, IRF Deputy Director

All of us at IRF are passionate about rhinos, with a 23-year track record of helping them to survive under…View Full Release »