![]() They have recently stopped trying to retrieve eggs from the other remaining female (Najin) due to her health status and age. Scientist have created 12 embryos from the eggs of one of the remaining rhinos (her name is Fatu). The last male passed away in 2018 so is there any hope for this subspecies? Scientists are working with what is called an “assisted breeding program” in which they are using in-vitro fertilization with the sperm from deceased Northern white rhinos. ![]() ![]() They are being guarded at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. The IUCN lists them as “Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct in the Wild)”. The IRF said the numbers of poaching decreased in 2020 with the closure of the borders during lockdowns, but that there is now an increase in poaching again.Northern white rhinos 2: Yes, you read that right, there are only 2 remaining northern white rhinos and they are both females. A report from South African National Parks reported the number of rhinos at Kruger National Park is down 67% from 2011-2019. However, the number of southern white rhinos in Kruger National Park is significantly down. According to the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) the estimate is closer to 18,000 now. They are currently listed as “Near Threatened”. The IUCN lists the number at 10,080 and is decreasing in numbers despite conservation efforts. Southern white rhinos 10,080-18,000: Southern white rhinos live in Southern Africa on the savanna and grasslands. The Northern white has the fewest living animals of all the species and the Southern white has the most of all the rhinos. White Rhinos have two subspecies, Northern white and Southern white. White Rhinos -Remaining Population of 10,082-18,002 # Data from both of these groups will be provided to gauge the range of remaining rhinos of each species. Indian Javan RhinoVietnamese JavanJavan Rhino How many Rhinos are left in 2022? #Ĭollecting data on the number of animals in the wild can be difficult, so the following numbers are based on two sources first the International Union for Conservation of Nature records the numbers for all animal species and secondly the International Rhino Foundation maintains current research on all the rhino species. Following is a list of the rhino species:Įastern BlackWestern BlackSouth-Eastern Black There are two rhino species from Africa and three of the species from Asia. Most species have subspecies, which live in different areas and have small differences in appearances (morphology). There are five rhino species left in the world today. How many rhinos are left? Are rhinos extinct? How many rhinos are left in 2022? What are we doing to help save the remaining rhinos? Read on to find out more! How many Rhino Species are There? # More about them later, but first let’s look at all of the rhino species. The last remaining male passed away in 2018 leaving the two females to be cared for at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. ![]() There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world today (2022) and they are both females. In the last 25 years, three subspecies have become extinct. The numbers of rhinos have dramatically decreased over the years with a reported 70,000 remaining in 1970 and an estimate of 27,000 left today.
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