Signals for rhinos a rare horn in Vietnam

After 5 days of survey, 7 samples of rhinoceros dung were also found, bringing confidence to the research team about the possibility of collecting all necessary scientific information.

WWF researchers, together with national park rangers, used two professional dogs transferred from the US to sniff, identify the number of one-horn rhinos in the forests on the side. Male - home to one of the two remaining rhino species in the world.

One-horned rhinoceros (scientific name rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus) is thought to be extinct in Southeast Asia until the hunters killed one in 1988. It is thought that there are now less than 10 fish left. can exist, but no conclusions about exact numbers.

One-horned rhinoceros was captured in the south of our country. (Photo: WWF) .

WWF Sarah Brook project director said: " This field survey program aims to make a discovery about the secrets of this little-known rhino in Vietnam in the effort. force to protect this animal from extinction . "

After 5 days of survey, 7 samples of rhinoceros dung were also found, bringing confidence to the research team about the possibility of collecting all necessary scientific information.

The samples will be sent to Queen's University in Canada for DNA analysis, gender identification and number of individuals. The London Zoological Society will then conduct a hormone analysis to show fertility and stress levels in the current state of the animal.

Ms. Tran Minh Hien, Director of WWF Vietnam said: "Preserving rhino species is not only because this is the only rare species in Vietnam but also the biggest symbol in the current conservation efforts in our country. "If we lose this rhino, the future of other rare and endemic species of Vietnam will also be in a dangerous situation ."

One-horn rhino species through illegal wildlife trade have become special high-value items. Horns, skin and rhinoceros dung are used for medicinal purposes. The expansion of agricultural production and the development of hydropower systems have contributed to adding pressure to the very few animals.

In order to improve the protection effectiveness of rhinos and wild species threatened by poachers, WWF has teamed up with the Asian Rhino project to support local communities for them. participate in protection by patrolling with forest rangers and garden officials.