Javan Rhinoceros

Javan Rhinoceros is the rarest species mammal in the planet. Unfortunetly, the number of Javan Rhinoceros is fer than 60. It is found in regions of indonesia The main reason of its poaching is for the horn. And also the forest habitat of the Javan rhinoceros is being destroyed for the sake of development activities like constructions. These nearly extinct species should be kept save,so a species of mammal may not become extinct.It belongs to the same genus as one horned rhino, and has similar mosaicked skin which resembles armor, but at 3.1–3.2 m (10–10.5 feet) in length and 1.4–1.7 m (4.6–5.8 ft) in height, it is smaller than the Indian Rhinoceros, and is closer in size to a black rhino. Its horn is usually less than 25 cm (10 inches), smaller than those of the other rhino species.Once these rhinos roamed throughout asian countries throughout southeast asia,china and even into india.But now
the species is in grave danger.

The Javan Rhino can live approximately 30–45 years in the wild.the Javan Rhinoceros is a solitary animal with the exception of breeding pairs and mothers with calves. They will sometimes congregate in small groups at salt licks and mud wallows. Wallowing in mud is a common behavior for all rhinos; the activity allows them to maintain a cool body temperature and helps prevent disease and parasite infestation. The Javan Rhinoceros does not generally dig its own mud wallows, preferring to use other animals' wallows or naturally occurring pits, which it will use its horns to enlarge. Salt licks are also very important because of the essential nutrients the rhino receives from the salt.

The sexual habits of the Javan Rhinoceros are difficult to study as the species is rarely observed directly and no zoos have specimens. Females reach sexual maturity at 3–4 years of age while the males are sexually mature at 6. Gestation is estimated to occur over a period around 16–19 months. The birth interval for this species is 4–5 years and the calf is weaned at around 2 years. The other four species of rhinoall have similar mating behaviors and the presumption is that the Javan Rhino follows suit.

Loss of habitat because of agriculture has also contributed to its decline, though this is no longer as significant a factor because the rhinoceros only lives in two nationally protected parks. Deteriorating habitats have hindered the recovery of rhino populations that fell victim to poaching. Even with all the conservation efforts, the prospects for the Javan Rhinoceros's survival are grim. Because the populations are restricted to two small areas, they are very susceptible to disease and the problems of inbreeding