A new Javan rhino calf has been officially recorded in Ujung Kulon National Park. Captured via camera trap, the calf is estimated to be under five months old and was seen traveling with its mother, Arum. This is the first Javan rhino calf documented in 2026. With an IUCN Species Survival Commission population estimate of around 50 rhinos remaining, this birth is a vital indicator of the species' resilience and the success of ongoing monitoring and habitat protection.
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New reporting shows South Africa has recorded a 16% drop in rhino poaching. 352 rhinos were lost in 2025, down from 420 in 2024. While the numbers are still high, this is a hopeful sign driven by relentless ranger patrols, better intelligence and sustained investment in conservation.
Restoring Balance: Why Conservationists Are Removing Trees in India
Sometimes, conservation means removing trees. In India’s Manas National Park, invasive plants are choking the grasslands greater one-horned rhinos need to survive. Discover how our partners are restoring ecological balance by hand to protect this vital landscape and its iconic wildlife.
By analyzing long-term datasets, researchers found that black rhino inter-species competition is less impactful than once thought, while new GPS methods now help rangers remotely monitor rhino births. These collaborative insights are essential for black rhino recovery. Learn more about the findings from IRF research grantees Dr. Rachel Stein and Professor Adrian Shrader at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
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