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SOS Rhino is dedicated to protecting rhinos and their habitat. The
Bornean sub-species of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
harrissoni) is one of the most endangered rhinos – mainly due
to habitat loss and poaching. There may be as few as 30 of this
sub-species left in the wild and only two in captivity. With large
and varied habitat requirements, the protection of this animal will
further the conservation of other fauna and flora in the ecosystem
they inhabit.
To increase the understanding of the Sumatran rhinoceros, SOS Rhino
has joined staff from Sabah Wildlife Department Malaysia (JHL),
World Wildlife Fund, and Singapore Zoological Gardens (SZG) to form
the SOS Rhino Team in Borneo.
Our team consists of a local Program Officers, Research Student, Veterinarian, 14
Field Staff, Volunteers from all over the world, and a Science Director.
SOS Rhino’s Borneo Project has two main goals:
IN-SITU: protection/expansion of the population in the
wild by supporting rhino protection and survey teams and involving
local stakeholders in conservation efforts. Learn
more ...
EX-SITU: successful breeding and health evaluation of the
two rhinos in captivity at Sepilok by routine sample and data collection,
hormone profiles, ultrasound evaluation, management/husbandry, and
breeding. Learn
more...
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