Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- The Indonesian authorities have confirmed the sighting of a female Javan rhinoceros with her newborn calf, estimated to be less than five months old, in Ujung Kulon National Park, the species' last remaining habitat.

The discovery was made through camera trap footage on January 29 at 10:17 p.m. local time, marking the first recorded birth of a Javan rhino in 2026, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry confirmed on Wednesday.

Officials say the finding is a crucial indicator of successful conservation management and habitat protection for one of the world's rarest large mammals.

"This recording shows that the habitat in Ujung Kulon remains well-preserved. Strong and consistent protection, combined with collaboration...