New conservation standard offers hope of rebound for species under threat

Fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos are left in the world. PHOTO: BARNEY LONG
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - Fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos are left in the world, making it likely that the smallest and most threatened of all rhinoceros species will go extinct in our lifetime.

Conservation efforts so far have not been able to turn the tide amid growing demand for rhino horn in parts of Asia such as China and Vietnam.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.