Badak Jawa

Horned Javan Rhinoceros-one or small (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is Rhinocerotidae family members and one of five extant rhinoceroses. This rhino into the same genus with Indian rhino and have skin that resembles armor bermosaik. The rhino has a 3.1 to 3.2 m long and 1.4 to 1.7 m high. The rhino is smaller than the Indian rhinoceros and closer to the body with a large black rhino. Horn size is usually less than 20 cm, smaller than the other horn rhino species.

This rhino rhino 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 country, throughout Southeast Asia and in India as well as China. The species is now critically endangered, with only two known populations in the wild, and none in zoos. This rhino is probably the rarest mammals on earth. [4] The population of 40-50 rhinos live in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Javan rhino population in the wild the other is in the Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam with an estimated population of no more than eight in 2007. Population decline Javan caused by hunting to take its horn, which is very valuable in traditional Chinese medicine, with a price of $ 30,000 per kilogram on the black market. [4] Reduced rhino population is also due to habitat loss, which is mainly caused by the war, like the war Vietnam in Southeast Asia also leads to reduced Javan rhino population and hinder recovery. [5] The only remaining two are in protected areas, but the Javan rhino hunted still be at risk, susceptible to disease and causes shrinking of genetic diversity in breeding disturbed. WWF Indonesia's second attempt to develop a Java rhino because in the event of disease or natural disasters such as tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes Krakatau, Javan rhino population will be immediately destroyed. [6] In addition, because of the invasion of steps to (arenga) and competition with bull for space and resources, it is increasingly desperate population. [6] The areas identified are safe and relatively close Hazy National Park on Mount Salak, West Java, which was once the habitat of the Javan rhinoceros. [6]

Javan Rhino can live for 30-45 years in the wild. These rhinos live in the lowland rain forest, wet meadows and areas of the flood plain. Javan rhinos are mostly quiet, except for courtship and rearing children, although a group can sometimes congregate near pools and places to get minerals. Adult rhino has no predators in their. Javan Rhino usually avoids humans, but will attack if it feels threatened. Scientists and conservationists rarely study the animals directly due to their rarity and the danger of interfering with such an endangered species. Researchers using camera traps and fecal samples to measure their health and behavior. Javan rhinoceros less studied than other rhino species