Project
Protecting Sumatran Rhinos in the Western Leuser Ecosystem
Initiative
Duration
2022 - 2023
Location
Indonesia
Species protected
Sumatran Rhinoceros
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Project objectives
This project aims to protect the largest Sumatran rhino population in the world by maintaining a zero-poaching rate and protecting its habitat, ultimately allowing their population numbers to keep growing in the future.
This project is implemented by Wildlife Asia partners with local NGO Forum Konservasi Leuser (FKL).
Threats
Habitat loss & degradation
