- 2022 State of the Rhino Report - International Rhino Foundation
2022 State of the Rhino Report Every September, the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) publishes our signature report, State of the Rhino, which documents current population estimates and trends, where available, as well as key challenges and conservation developments for the five surviving rhino species in Africa and Asia
- Endangered Species List 2020: Insights and Challenges
Here are some significant statistics from 2020: Around 3,000 species classified as critically endangered The rate of extinction is alarmingly high, with more than 1,000 species listed as extinct since 1500 Approximately 80% of endangered species are found in areas known as biodiversity hotspots These numbers portray a stark reality They indicate the urgency for enhanced conservation
- Indian Rhinoceros Profile: Facts, Traits . . . - Rhino Rest
A Historical Struggle for Survival The Indian Rhinoceros, a majestic species native to the northern Indian subcontinent, faced a perilous decline by the turn of the 20th century Their dwindling population, plummeting to fewer than 20 individuals, raised alarms about the impending extinction of this remarkable creature The primary culprits behind this alarming decline were rampant poaching
- Rhino populations | Rhino Facts | Save the Rhino International
Find out the most recent population figures for all five rhino species Learn about our work to increase rhino numbers across Africa and Asia, and what you can do to help these animals
- How Many Rhinos Are There in the World Right Now? - Rhino Rest
According to the World Wildlife Fund, around 500,000 rhinos lived in Asia and Africa in the early 20th century However, rhino populations fell to 70,000 by 1970, and today there are just about 27,000 rhinos left in the wild
- How the Southern White Rhino came back from extinction . . .
This discovery triggered an international effort to bring the species back from the brink of extinction Early 20th Century: 1900s: The Southern White Rhino population was reduced to around 50 individuals, all located in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in South Africa
- Distribution Status - Rhino Recovery Fund
All five species of rhino are found only in parts of Africa and Asia It is estimated that at the beginning of the 20th century, 500,000 rhinos roamed wild landscapes Today, there are approximately 27,000 left due to poaching and habitat loss
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