But today very few rhinos survive outside national parks and reserves due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over many decades. Two species of rhino in Asia—Javan and Sumatran—are critically endangered. A subspecies of the Javan rhino was declared extinct in Vietnam in 2011. read more
Why are Rhinos Becoming Extinct The rhinoceros is famous for its distinctive pointed horn — and may soon go extinct because of it. Demand for rhino horn is so great that its price per pound is higher than gold’s. read more
The World Wildlife Fund explains that natural disasters, reduced genetic diversity and diseases are additional reasons why rhinos are becoming endangered. For example, Ugung Kulon National Park, the home of Javan rhinos, is extremely vulnerable to tsunamis. read more
Rhinos are endangered due to poaching, habitat loss, reduced genetic diversity, natural disasters and disease. Several species of rhinos exist, including the Sumatran rhino, the black rhino, the white rhino, the Javan rhino and the greater one-horned rhino. read more