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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java |
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Distribution - Status |
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Javan Rhino |
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In 1990, PHPA and WWF initiated an extensive photographic survey of rhino numbers and distribution. Under guidance of Mike Griffiths, about 30 automatic cameras activated by a pressure mat trigger were placed at strategic points throughout the Park. During the two years the study was conducted, hundreds of color photographs of rhino and other large mammals were collected. From the photos, 27 individual rhino could be identified on basis of anatomical features such as horn size and shape, neck folds, skin pores, scars, etc. Considering area of camera coverage and other factors, the rhino population has been estimated at between 37 and 58 individuals, including several calves recorded on the photos. A further computation based on home range size and habitat condition has estimated the carrying capacity at 80 rhino.
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