The Most At Risk from Climate Change Are One-Horned Rhinos

According to the 2024 State of Rhino Report by the International Rhino Foundation, all five rhino species are in real trouble because of habitat, social and realistic reasons across various parts. The paper further explores rhino protection challenges and achievements.

Status of Rhinos and Poaching

• The increase in the population of rhinos is being faced with the challenge posed by poaching and loss of habitat with Javan rhino increasingly under threat. •
• Greater One-Horned Rhino in India and Nepal from less than 100 rhinos a century ago to about 4014 today.
• Illegal hunting, habitat destruction and climate change are key threats to conservation.
• Poaching trends in Africa shifted by 4% from 2022 to 2023, with an estimated 586 rhinos poached.
• Although conservation work is being conducted, habitat loss and poaching are the main threats facing the Greater One-Horned Rhino.