The known world population of Javan rhinos is 50.

There's a vital project right now by the International Rhino Foundation, where donations until October 31st will be matched dollar for dollar by a sponsor. $10,000 is needed to purchase a new boat for the anti-poaching Rhino Protection Units, who live and work in the Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, where the last viable population of Javan rhinos lives.

Please consider making a donation before the October 31st deadline! Your gift will be automatically doubled. To donate please visit Operation Javan Rhino. Definitely, money well spent!

If you're reading this after October 2010, you can still donate to the conservation of the Javan Rhino - click the picture above.

Labels: conservation, extinction