Save The Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros Sondaicus)

The Javan Rhino is the rarest of the rhino species with fewer than 60 animals surviving in only two known locations: one in Indonesia (approximately 40-50 animals) and the other in Vietnam (fewer than five individuals).

In Indonesia, Javan rhinos live only in Java’s Ujung Kulon National Park, where the population appears to have stabilized, largely because they are physically guarded from harm by Rhino Protection Units. The continuation of this protection, combined with establishing a second population in Indonesia, provides the best possible hope for the species’ survival.

The Javan Rhino is found only in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park and Vietnam’s Cat Loc Reserve, primarily in lowland tropical rainforest.

Javan rhinos appear to be more adaptable feeders than other rhino species: in the tropical rainforest where the species now survives, it is a pure browser, but it possibly was a mixed feeder (both browse and grass) in other parts of its historic range where the species is generally believed to have occupied more lowland areas, especially along watercourses.

Longevity is unknown, but Javan rhinos probably live to 30-40 years.

Gestation is unknown but is presumed to be approximately 15-16 months, as in other rhinos. Inter-birth intervals are unknown, but mothers probably give birth to one calf every 1-3 years.

Females reach sexual maturity between 5 and 7 years of age; males mature at approximately 10 years of age.

Javan rhinos are solitary in nature.

Source : http://www.rhinos-irf.org/javan/