Jakarta, Aug. 22 -- The Forestry Ministry is preparing to translocate Javan rhinos (Rhinoceros sondaicus) from Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) as part of a mission to create a second population for the critically endangered species by 2029.

"This is not merely relocating rhinos, but a collective effort to save the future of a species on the threat of extinction. Synergy between the government, academics, conservation institutions, and the community is key," the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Sulaiman Umar Siddiq, said on Friday.

The ministry will strengthen Javan rhino conservation efforts through a translocation program from TNUK to the Javan Rhino Study and Conservation Area (JRSCA).

The translocation was planned from the Javan rhino'...