Reproductive technology (and understanding of experimental psychology) needed to save a critically endangered rhino

“Operation Sumatran Rhino: Mission Critical” on National Geographic
Only three left in Malaysia
Reproductive technology (and understanding of experimental psychology) needed to save a critically endangered rhino

Only three left in Malaysia

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

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

Our mission: to Save the Sumatran Rhino from extinction

Borneo Rhino Alliance (BORA) is an NGO based in Sabah.
Active since year 2008, BORA cares for the last three living Sumatran rhinos left in
Malaysia in managed facilities in Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
Find out more.

Meet the rhinos

Today, only three captive rhinos are left in Malaysia: Tam, a middle aged male rhino; Puntung, a female who survived a poacher’s snare that left her with just three feet; and Iman, a female who is riddled with tumors. These three are all that stand between the species and their extinction in Malaysia.

TAM

Tam, which is short for Kertam, is a 650 kg Sumatran rhino. He is the last living male representative of Malaysia's most endangered animal. The fossil record indicates that this … [more]

PUNTUNG

Puntung is a 20-year-old female rhino and she weighs about 520 kg. Puntung is the Malay word for 'stub', an apt name as she lacks a front left foot. It is likely that it was torn … [more]

IMAN

Iman is the last wild Sumatran rhino to have been found in Malaysia. She was captured in Danum Valley and safely transported to the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary in March 2014. This … [more]

There is still hope

How you can help

BORA’s funding ended in June 2016. We are in urgent need of financial assistance to continue our work to save the Sumatran Rhino. Contributions are needed to ensure that the three rhinos continue to receive the best care possible as we work with advanced reproductive technology experts to produce a rhino embryo. Here are some of the ways you can support this effort. DONATE … read on

MEDIA

As part of its 'Mission Critical' series, Nat Geo Wild will feature 'Operation Sumatran Rhino', a gripping wildlife conservation documentary on National Geographic.

Be sure to tune in on –
19th Sept - Nat Geo Wild at 8.40pm
22nd Sept - Nat Geo Wild and National Geographic at 7pm.
*US telecast on 18th Sept
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