An endangered female Sumatran rhinoceros seen next to her mother, Ratu, recently born at Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary of Kambas National Park, Lampung, Indonesia September 30, 2023, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsJAKARTA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Another Sumatran Rhinoceros was born in an Indonesian sanctuary last week, the Environment Ministry said, the second birth of this critically endangered animal at the reserve this year. The black rhino, the smallest and hairiest of the species, was born last Saturday at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) in Way Kambas National Park, Lampung province. "The birth has somewhat affirmed Indonesia's commitment to conserving rhinoceros, especially the Sumatran rhino," Environment Minister Siti Nurbaya said in a statement. The Sumatran rhino is the only Asian rhino with two horns and can grow up to 1.5 metre (5 ft) tall, weighing between 500 kg (1,102 lb) and 960 kg (2,116 lb).

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Persons: Antara, Delilah, Siti Nurbaya, Ananda Teresia, Bernadette Christina, Miral Organizations: Rhino, Rights, Environment Ministry, Rhino Foundation of, Thomson Locations: Lampung, Indonesia, Rights JAKARTA, Lampung province, Rhino Foundation of Indonesia