Sumatran rhinoceroses expected to give birth in May 2027

Two female Sumatran rhinoceroses, Ratu and Delilah, are pregnant and expected to give birth in May 2027. The announcement was made by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and the Sumatran Rhino Foundation (YABI).

The rhinos reside in the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary within Way Kambas National Park. This development is considered a significant milestone for the species, which is classified as critically endangered, with an estimated 80 individuals remaining in the wild.

Officials stated that these pregnancies are the result of long-term efforts involving planned breeding, reproductive health management, and intensive individual monitoring to ensure the sustainability of the population.