Tag: Ujung Kulon National Park

06.05.2024

Justice for Javan Rhinos 

In a surprising turn of events, a rhino poacher in Indonesia just received a higher sentence than what prosecutors originally…View Full Release »

05.30.2024

Two Poaching Groups Confess to Killing 26 Javan Rhinos

*This story is developing and details will be updated as information is released* May 30, 2024 In an update to…View Full Release »

04.26.2024

Heartbreaking Details Emerge from Javan Rhino Poaching Trial

April 26, 2024 Our worst nightmare for one of the world’s rarest species appears to be a reality. A suspect,…View Full Release »

04.09.2024

Camera Trap Spots a Rare Javan Rhino Calf

09 April 2024 A Javan rhino calf was recently spotted on camera trap in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park. Indonesia’s…View Full Release »

09.21.2020

Two New Javan Rhino Babies Bring Population to 74!

Just one day ahead of World Rhino Day we are thrilled to share that Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry…View Full Release »

08.31.2020

Interview with an RPU – Bahara Celebrates 25 Years as One of the Original RPUs

Bahara joined the RPUs at its inception in 1995 at Kerinci Seblat National Park in Sumatra, eventually moving to Bukit…View Full Release »

08.30.2020

Interview with an RPU – Endin’s Close Encounter with Javan Rhinos

Endin has been part of the RPUs in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) for 12 years. He is descended from…View Full Release »

08.29.2020

Interview with an RPU – Tisno Protects Javan Rhinos for Future Generations

Tisno joined the RPUs in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) in Java in 2006. He wanted to protect Javan rhinos…View Full Release »

08.28.2020

Interview with an RPU – Jajat, a Third Generation Javan Rhino Protector

Jajat Sudrajat became a member of the first Rhino Protection Units established to patrol Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) in…View Full Release »

08.24.2020

Celebrating 25 Years of Rhino Protection in Indonesia

Facing habitat loss, encroachment by humans, and poaching for their horns, something had to be done to protect Indonesia’s two…View Full Release »