Last Male Sumatran Rhino Living In Malaysia Dies Of Old Age

[hatrack]

The last male Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia has died, eliminating the likelihood of saving the species in the country, according to animal conservationists.

Less than 100 Sumatran rhinos are left in the world, according to the Borneo Rhino Alliance (BORA). They are scattered across the wild in Indonesia and unable to find each other for breeding.

On Sunday, Tam was “nearing the end,” according to BORA, adding that all caretakers could do was look after him and keep him comfortable. Tam died on Monday at about 35 years old.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news that Tam, Malaysia’s last male Sumatran rhino, has passed away,” the organization said in a Facebook post. […] One female Sumatran rhinos, named Iman, is still living in Malaysia. Attempts to breed her with Tam naturally were unsuccessful, according to the Borneo Rhino Alliance. […]

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https://desdemonadespair.net/2019/05/24420.html

[Bayard]

1. Natural breeding was unsuccessful

I hope they can try artificial insemination if they saved the goods.