The Sumatran Rhino is the smallest of all rhino species. They have been around for millions of years, but their time might be coming to an end. Today, there are less than 100 of these critically endangered rhinos left. … more
Only two left in Malaysia
Salvation through science
Attempts to breed these three rhinos naturally have proven unsuccessful. Tam’s sperm quality is not ideal. Although Puntong and Iman are still producing eggs, they both have reproductive pathologies that have rendered … more
How you can help
Starting in early 2017, BORA relies on Malaysian governmental funding to sustain its work to care for Tam and Iman (Puntung having passed away on 4 June 2017). The funding allows us to do all the basic tasks necessary, … more
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ARTICLES
Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies
aysia’s last male Sumatran rhinoceros, Tam, has died—a serious blow for the critically endangered species, which is already extinct in the country.
COMMENT
Barbara Durrant: How a newborn rhino could help to save his subspecies cousins from extinction
Victoria and her new calf are doing well. Edward represents an important step in an effort to save a related white rhino subspecies, but what we learned from his birth could also help Sumatran and Javan rhinos.
PRESS
Breakthrough on Malaysia-Indonesia Collaboration in saving the Sumatran Rhino from extinction
A collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia on the conservation of the Sumatran Rhinoceros is set to go forward as early as next month.