Pregnant mother and daughter rhinos in Sumatra raise hopes for critically endangered species
A mother rhino and her unborn daughter on Sumatra are both expected to give birth in May, offering a boost for a species with fewer than 80 individuals left.
Two female Sumatran rhinos, a mother and her unborn offspring, are slated to deliver calves in May on the Indonesian island. Officials from the Indonesian forestry ministry highlighted the significance of both pregnancies for national and global conservation efforts. The species, found only in Indonesia, is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as having fewer than 80 living individuals, making each new calf crucial for its survival.
Why it matters
Each new rhino calf is essential to halt the extinction of a species with fewer than 80 individuals worldwide.
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