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Javan Rhino Calf Recorded at Indonesian Park

The calf was filmed with its mother, Desy, in October and the sighting was announced in November.

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Source: Indonesia Ministry of Forestry, 2026-11-02.

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Read and understand · 1/3How old was the calf estimated to be when filmed?

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One to two months old. The second paragraph gives the estimated age at the time of filming.

Clue: The footage was taken on October 10. Park staff estimated the calf was one to two months old when it appeared on camera. They say it is Desy’s fifth calf.

Read and understand · 2/3How is the calf related to Desy’s earlier young?

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Officials say it is her fifth calf.. The second paragraph says staff identify it as Desy’s fifth calf.

Clue: The footage was taken on October 10. Park staff estimated the calf was one to two months old when it appeared on camera. They say it is Desy’s fifth calf.

Read and understand · 3/3How do officials plan to monitor the pair?

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By observing them while avoiding disturbance. The final paragraph describes continued observation while avoiding disturbance.

Clue: Javan rhinos are critically endangered. The park’s monitoring team plans to continue observing the pair while avoiding disturbance, according to officials.

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When was the calf filmed, and how do officials plan to continue monitoring it?

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The calf was filmed with Desy on October 10. Officials plan to keep observing them while avoiding disturbance.

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