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Home to most of the fastest-developing economies in the world, Asia has seen its wildlife decimated by the relentless march of progress and urbanisation. Ten years ago, we published a list of some of the most endangered animals in Asia. Unfortunately, the plight of all of the animals on that list has only worsened
Home to most of the fastest-developing economies in the world, Asia has seen its wildlife decimated by the relentless march of progress and urbanisation. Ten years ago, we published a list of some of the most endangered animals in Asia. Unfortunately, the plight of all of the animals on that list has only worsened
Revisited
No.85 Issue 8/2011
Title
WWF Priority Species! Rhinoceros
Photos
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Rhinoceros
Rhinos once roamed throughout Eurasia and Africa, and were known to early Europeans who depicted them in cave paintings. Within historical times, they were still widespread across Africa’s savannas and Asia’s tropical forests. But today, very few rhinos survive outside national parks and reserves.