Jakarta, Sept. 22 -- The population of Javan rhinoceros ( Rhinoceros sondaicus ) and Sumatran rhinoceros ( Dicerorhinus sumatrensis ) has fallen to fewer than 100 individuals each in their natural habitats.

The figures were revealed by Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation at Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry, during the commemoration of World Rhino Day 2025 in Jakarta on Monday.

"For the Javan rhinoceros, our current population estimate is between 87 and 100 individuals, and we are certain the number is under 100," he said.

Similarly, the Sumatran rhinoceros population is estimated at below 100, concentrated in Sumatra's protected areas, with a few surviving in Kalimantan, he added.

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