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Javan Rhino Calf Recorded at Indonesian Park

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A camera trap in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park has recorded a young Javan rhino with its mother, Desy. The forestry ministry announced the sighting on November 2.

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.

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

Source: Indonesia Ministry of Forestry, 2026-11-02. https://www.kehutanan.go.id/pers/warga-baru-ujung-kulon-anak-badak-jawa-kelima-dari-induk-desy-terekam-camera-trap

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1. How old was the calf estimated to be when filmed?

   1. Five months old
   2. One to two months old
   3. One to two weeks old

2. How is the calf related to Desy’s earlier young?

   1. Officials say it is her fifth calf.
   2. Officials say it is her first calf.
   3. Officials say it is her third calf.

3. How do officials plan to monitor the pair?

   1. By moving them to a different national park
   2. By handling them regularly for close inspection
   3. By observing them while avoiding disturbance

Your turn

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

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