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Congo rebels have hunted one of the world's rarest rhinos almost to extinction. Only 22 northern white rhinos are alive in their last remaining wild refuge - down from 30 last year.
Unless urgent action is taken, the rhino will be extinct within months, conservationists say.
Rebel troops are killing the northern white (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), a sub-species of the white rhino that used to be found across central Africa, for their horns, which they sell for more than pounds �4500 ($A11,000) a pair to Yemeni craftsmen, who make traditional daggers from them.
The troops use the proceeds to buy guns, rocket launchers and grenades for their war against the Government and rival factions.
Congo park rangers say they cannot protect the animals against the heavily armed rebels. The poachers have killed one ranger and wounded another. The rebels - from Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda and Congo - are poaching the rhino from its only refuge, the Garamba National Park in the north-east corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
One rhino was killed last month and rangers fear more may be dead after a recent aerial survey spotted only 22 animals. Elephants, hippos and big cats have also been killed in the park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cathy Dean, director of Save the Rhino International, a British-based charity, says the situation is catastrophic.
"These rhinos are on the brink of extinction," she said. "For us to lose a whole sub-species would be disastrous."
Four of the five species of rhinos are critically endangered.
Blame it on the poachers. They uncontrollably killed the poor white rhinos for their horns. I know it sounds sad but it was also to do with farmers with their farm land and the council with their housing. Farmers used the white rhino's habitat for their farm land and other parts of their habitat are being used for settlements such as housing.
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Is the white rhino no more or is it the black rhino?
The northern white rhino may be extinct in the wild, but there are nearly 18000 southern white rhinos. The black rhino still exists in small populations, maybe 1000 in the wild.
Why are rhino such as important animal to save?
Studies show that there are 48 Javan Rhinos left in the wild, there are 50 Bomeo Rhinos left, only EIGHT northern white rhinos. THEY ARE ALMOST EXTINCT!!!
How do rhinos become extinct?
Rhinos are hunted for there horns they have three, so people would make a fortune selling them. White rhinos are more endangered than black ones, male white rhinos live by there self so do female ones so rhat makes it harder for them to breed.
Are black rhinos extinct?
The black rhino is endangered.
Are rhinos going extinct?
maybe...
How many rhinos are left?
There are around 17,500 white rhino's left in the world. Northern White Rhinos are nearly extinct with only 5 left in the world, 1 male and 4 females. They are all held in captivity and are all out of breeding age. It is only a matter of time before Northern White Rhinos are gone forever. There are significantly more Southern White Rhinos making up the remainder of the population.There are five different species of Rhinoceros:White Rhinoceros: 17,480 (Near Threatened)Black Rhinoceros: 2,140 (Critically Endangered)Javan Rhinoceros: 100 (Critically Endangered)Sumatran Rhinoceros: 300 (Critically Endangered)Indian Rhinoceros: 2,700 (Vulnerable)There is about 1050 rhinos leftThere are estimated to be about 40000 rhinos in the world. However there may be less than this. Their status is endangered.There are 15,000 Rhinos in Africa, and 3,000 Rhinos in Asia.
Why are rhinos becoming extinct?
because people want their horns for medicine
Are Javan Rhinos Extinct?
No, it is not extinct. It is critically endangered because of poaching and loss of habitat.
How many white rhinos are left in south Africa?
know there are 7 northern white rhinos left and there is one male left and 6 females. 2 are at san Diego and five are in the Czech republic. All the females are out of breeding age so in ten years they will be extinct there are about 3,000 black rhinos left in the world.rhinos are ugly once you get to see them but sandy is pretty!!!!!!there is 6 white rhinos leftthere are only 7 left in the world. Only 1 of them is a male and all of the 6 females are well out of breeding age. So in about 10 years white rhino's will be completely extinct.
How many white rhinos are left in world?
know there are 7 northern white rhinos left and there is one male left and 6 females. 2 are at San Diego and five are in the Czech Republic. All the females are out of breeding age so in ten years they will be extinct there are about 3,000 black rhinos left in the world.rhinos are ugly once you get to see them but sandy is pretty!!!!!!there is 6 white rhinos leftthere are only 7 left in the world. Only 1 of them is a male and all of the 6 females are well out of breeding age. So in about 10 years white rhino's will be completely extinct.
Why are white lions nearly extinct?
Because they get hunted by poachers and when they are young they are attracted by heyhenas
How many rhinos are left in the world?
know there are 7 northern white rhinos left and there is one male left and 6 females. 2 are at San Diego and five are in the Czech Republic. All the females are out of breeding age so in ten years they will be extinct there are about 3,000 black rhinos left in the world.rhinos are ugly once you get to see them but sandy is pretty!!!!!!there is 6 white rhinos leftthere are only 7 left in the world. Only 1 of them is a male and all of the 6 females are well out of breeding age. So in about 10 years white rhino's will be completely extinct.
