Indonesia is moving to capture the last-known Bornean rhino found in the wild to support a preservation effort using in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a government official cited by AFP. The initiative is aimed at saving the Bornean rhino amid extremely low numbers in the wild.
The reporting describes two Bornean rhinos currently known: Pahu, located at Indonesia’s Kelian rhino sanctuary, and Pari, which is believed to be living wild in Kutai Kartanegara regency. The planned capture concerns Pari, with Indonesian authorities attempting to obtain genetic material or embryos to enable IVF-based breeding rather than relying on natural reproduction.
The sources indicate the government is acting quickly, framing the effort as urgent given the species’ precarious status and the limited number of known animals. The plan focuses on using assisted reproduction to help maintain the population and prevent the species from declining further.
