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Sumatran Rhino born

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by Lemurs, 12 May 2016.

  1. Lemurs

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    Lemurs, 12 May 2016
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    vogelcommando Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Thats realy good news ! Thanks for sharing !
     
    vogelcommando, 12 May 2016
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    Such good news that it deserved its own thread :cool:
     
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    A FEMALE!

    Best news in ages.
     
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    A wonderful bit of conservation news from Indonesia.

    There remains hope as long as there is captive and wild born individuals and small numbers about. Remember that the Jawan rhinos have been in similar straits for decades now and currently their situation is going for a second sanctuary to rehouse some of the Ujung Kulon animals!!! So, what may have happened there, can allow for the Sumatrans' rebound!

    Even a slight glimmer for the Kalimantan - Indonesia harrisoni (10-20?), not to speak of the Sumatran ssp. on Sumatera (60-80?).
     
    Kifaru Bwana, 13 May 2016
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    Brilliant news. Now if only they could get the other female 'Rosa' breeding too...
     
    Pertinax, 13 May 2016
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    Rumour has it … she has been mated. No conclusive results, just first good tidings … there.
     
    Kifaru Bwana, 14 May 2016
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    Out of interest, do you know by which male?- though of course it doesn't make much difference.;)
     
    Pertinax, 14 May 2016
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