Fauna (Animals) Endemic in Indonesia #4 : Javanese Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus)
The Javanese Rhino is a large mammal whose existence is threatened with extinction.Source
Hello every steemian friend, in my previous post I have discussed about one of endemic fauna that exist in indonesia especially Sulawesi archipelago region. On this occasion I will continue my post on endemic fauna located in Indonesia originating from the island of Java and its surroundings. Javanese Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a rare animal that only tens of tails in the world and become a very rare species of animals that ever existed.
Javanese Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus)
Characteristic Javanese Rhino is one horned.Source
The Javanese Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is one of the most endangered species in the world with an estimated population of no more than 60 individuals in Ujung Kulon National Park, and about eight individuals in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam (2000). The Javan rhinoceros is also the rarest species of rhinoceros among the five species of rhinoceros in the world and is listed in the IUCN World Conservation Red List, which is in a critically endangered category.
Rhinos is believed to have existed since the tertiary era (65 million years ago). Like the extinct Dinosaurs, the Rhinos of 60 million years ago had 30 species of extinction. Currently only 5 species of Rhinos are present, 2 of which are in Indonesia.Badak is believed to have existed since the tertiary era (65 million years ago). Like the extinct Dinosaurs, the Rhinos of 60 million years ago had 30 species of extinction. Currently there are only 5 species of Rhinos, 2 of which are in Indonesia.
Javanese rhino live in tropical forests that are always green with high rainfall. In Java, these animals have been found in both highland and lowland forests. In 1939, a German-born botanist, Franz Wilhelm Junghun, once reported seeing a rhino around the summit of Mount Gede.
Infographic of Javanese Rhino.Source
5 Unique Facts of the Javan Rhino.
1. Stout Body
The rhino's body length is about 3 meters, about 1.5 meters high. Her legs looked short compared to her long body. Due to its unique body shape, the rhino can only move forward and backward. This body shape was also useful to add strength as he ran attack with his horn. Javan rhinos have no enemies, meaning no animals prey on rhinoceros.
2. Can run fast
Although short-legged and heavy bodied, rhinoceros can run fast about 50 km / hr. Wow, fast too, huh! Roughly like a motor that rode a little tight. Speed buffalo run only about 30 km / hour. Though the weight of buffalo is only about 300 kg. Much lighter, right, compared to the rhino whose weight 900 - 2300 kg.
3. Not only in Java
Although called the Javan Rhino, these animals not only live on the island of Java. Javan rhino were once found throughout Southeast Asia, India, and China. However, the population is declining due to hunting, disease, loss of forest, and other problems. Javan rhinos include endangered mammals. In Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java, there are only about 40-50 rhinos. In Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam, only about 8 rhinos in 2007.
4. Shy away from humans
Javan rhinos usually shy away from humans. That's why, researchers rarely examine the Javanese Rhino directly. Moreover, because it is so rare, the researchers are afraid of disturbing the environment of these rhinos. To study the behavior of the Javan Rhinoceros, researchers usually use cameras. The researchers also examined this rare animal dung to know their health.
5. Likes wallowing
The face of a rhinos that looks hideous, looks scary and scares us. But the nature of the Javan Rhinoceros is very calm. Like other rhinos, the Javanese Rhino likes to wallow in the mud. This wallowing hobby is to maintain body temperature and prevent diseases and parasites in the skin. The Javan rhino does not dig its own mud. He prefers to use a pool of other animals. Wallowing findings were then he enlarge using the horn.
Scientific classification of Javanese Rhino :
- Kingdom: Animalia.
- Phylum: Chordata.
- Subfilum: Vertebrata.
- Class: Mammals.
- Order: Perissodactyla.
- Superfamily: Rhinocerotides.
- Family: Rhinocerotidae.
- Genus: Rhinoceros.
- Species: Rhinoceros sondaicus (Desmarest, 1822)
Maybe just that I can summarize in this post, about the behavior to the characteristics of the Javan rhino are endangered. I write this post article so that everyone can read about the rare animals that exist especially in Indonesia.
See my Previous Post about fauna endemic in Indonesia :
Fauna (Animals) Endemic in Indonesia #1 : Anoa (Bubalus depressicornis)
Fauna (Animals) Endemic in Indonesia #2 : Cempala Kuneng (Copsychus pyrropygus)
Fauna (Animals) Endemic in Indonesia #3 : Babirusa (Babyrousa babirussa)
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