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Javan Rhino Found! Extinct Species Found In Indonesia



23 December 2008 @ 05:55 pm ET

Javan Rhinos were found recently in the jungles of Indonesia. Giving hope to entire species that was thought to be completely extinct.



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These 2,300 huge beasts now giving hope to efforts to save them from extinction; the reason was that they were hunted for thei horns.

The rhinos were discovered during a field survey in Jakarta recently according to the AP. Scientists saw these massive creatures wandering the forest in a pack of 4.

Apparently the2 baby Rhinos ran away into the park from the scientists at first and then brought their adult rhino parents, roughly 35 or 36 years old.

According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Javan rhino is classified as critically endangered and none of the animals currently live in captivity.

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