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Management - Programs |
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Sumatran Rhino |
The Sumatran Rhino Trust is one of 46 species survival plans designed by the AAZPA (American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums) to help save critically endangered species. In cooperation with the Indoensian Govt. and AsRSG and CBSG, the SRT has set up a capture operation in Sumatra and breeding projects in several zoos. To date, SRT has trapped 3 rhinos, all female. One is destined for Surabaya where it will be paired with the single resident male. Tow others are to go to Cincinnati and San Diego. The next female trapped will go to New York Bronx; males will go to Cincinnati, San Diego, Surabaya and Bronx, in that order.
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