- There are only 29,000 thought to be alive today.
- In 2013, 1,004 rhinos were killed by poaching.
- 100 years after the 20th century, 95% of the rhino population was lost
- In 2011 2 species of rhinos, the Javan and Vietnam, were declared extinct
- The population decreased because of poaching
- From 2007-2013 poaching increased by 7000%
- Poaching was so popular because only 2.2 lbs. of rhino horn is at least $65,000, sometimes $100,000
- One pound of rhino horn is more expensive than a pound of gold
- If poaching doesn’t stop, in 20 years rhinos could be extinct.
- They are also losing their habitats because illegal coffee and rice farmers are taking over land that rhinos called home for a long time.
- it’s so highly valued because rhino horn is believed to be a magical cure for diseases.