January 29, 2012

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BORA and BRS call on new Permanent Secretary

In 2011, the Ministry welcomed a new Permanent Secretary, Datuk Michael Emban, who is also Chairman of the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary (BRS) programme steering committee. Read more

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Extinction of Vietnam rhinoceros and implications for Malaysia

The extinction of the Vietnam rhino suggests that leaving rhinos in the wild to be poached or die of old age is no longer an adequate approach. Instead, the Indonesian and Malaysian approach for the Sumatran rhinoceros is most likely now the only way forward to prevent the extinction of this species. Read more

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What will it take to save the Sumatran Rhino

From a population of around 320 estimated in 1995, experts now say it could be down to as low as 216 individuals. Read more

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Trio under threat: can we secure the future of rhinos, elephants and tigers in Malaysia?

Trio under threat: can we secure the future of rhinos, elephants and tigers in Malaysia?

Populations of the Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) have dwindled to critically low numbers in Peninsular Malaysia and the state of Sabah. In the latter region, a bold intervention involving the translocation of isolated rhinos is being developed to concentrate them into a protected area to improve reproduction success rates. Read more

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Precious rhino may need extra help to mate – Daily Express

Puntung’s disability presents problems for prospects of natural mating to take place. Read more

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Confidence soars over capture of ‘star’ female rhino – Daily Express

The capture of a pretty and available ‘girl’ rhino has given us hope that Sabah’s Sumatran Rhino might be saved. Read more

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Plans drawn to save rhinos from extinction – Borneo Post

Time is of the essence to ensure the survival of about 40 other rhinos in Sabah. Read more

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Rhino breeding facility urgently needed – Borneo Post

It is already known that we can save the species from extinction with specific actions and the opportunity to save the species is available to us now, but it may be lost to us if we do not act swiftly. Read more

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Puntung in Pictures

Some photos of the exciting capture and translocation of Puntung the isolated female rhino to sanctuary where it is hoped she will find a ready mate. Read more

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Official launch of quarters for the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary-12th November 2010

The five units of staff accommodation at Tabin, with a total of fifteen bedrooms known as Rumah Gajah and Rumah Harimau Dahan, was officially opened on 12 November. Read more

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BORA in action!

BORA staff in action. Read more

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CONTRIBUTORS TO BORA’S EFFORTS TO SAVE THE BORNEAN RHINO

Yayasan Sime Darby
Sabah Ministry Of Tourism, Culture & Environment
Sabah Forestry Department
Institute for Tropical Biology & Conservation (ITBC), University Malaysia Sabah
Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP)
Tomanggong Group of Estates
Sabahmas Plantations
WWF-Malaysia
WWF-Germany
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ladang Permai Sdn Bhd