Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same protein that forms human nails and hair. Despite common myths, they do not have any proven medicinal properties. Poaching for rhino horns is a major threat to rhinoceros populations, driven largely by demand in traditional medicine and as symbols of status😪 As of now, there are approximately 27,000 rhinos left in the wild. This number includes various species, with the white rhino and black rhino being the most populous. However, the Javan and Sumatran

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It's a girl! Ratu, a 14-year-old Sumatran rhino living at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park gave birth to a female calf on May 12 at 4:42 a.m. with no complications. The calf weighs about 45 pounds and looks healthy and active. Stay tuned for more videos and photos! #TeamRhino | International Rhino Foundation

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