Indonesia rhino species face imminent extinction

Two rhino species in Indonesia, the Sumatran and Javan rhinos, are approaching the brink of extinction. According to the 2026 Rhino Status report released by the International Rhino Foundation, these species are receiving significantly less media attention compared to African rhino species.

The Sumatran rhino population has declined from an estimated 300 individuals in 1998 to fewer than 50, all of which are currently located in Indonesia. Similarly, the Javan rhino population has dwindled to approximately 50 surviving individuals, with the entire remaining population isolated within a single national park.