Javan rhinoceros

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/javan-rhinoceros

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Javan rhinoceros?Approximately 74 individuals
2. What is the scientific name?Rhinoceros sondaicus
3. What is the lifespan?Estimated 30–45 years in the wild
4. How big is a Javan rhinoceros?Adults are about 3.1–3.2 meters long and can weigh up to 2,300 kilograms, making it one of the smallest rhinos.
5. Why is the Javan rhinoceros endangered?Poaching for its horn, loss of forest homes, and a very small population in one park have made it critically endangered.

Megafauna: Large, impressive animal species that play significant roles in their ecosystems.
Anthropogenic Pressures: Environmental changes and impacts caused by human activities.
Genetic Bottlenecking: A sharp reduction in a population's genetic diversity due to a drastic decrease in its size.