But today very few rhinos survive outside national parks and reserves due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over many decades. Two species of rhino in Asia—Javan and Sumatran—are critically endangered. ... Their status was changed from Endangered to Vulnerable, but the species is still poached for its horn.Overall, two-thirds of the world's five rhino species could be lost in our lifetime. We urge governments and individuals to help “Keep the Five Alive.” Highlights from the 2018 report: Of the five species, the Sumatran rhino is the most in peril, with population numbers fewer than 80.As of March 2018, there are only two rhinos of the northern white rhino left, both of which are female. They live in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and are protected round-the-clock by armed guards. Their near extinction is due to decades of rampant poaching for rhino horn.There are still major gaps in our knowledge about Javan rhinos because they are extremely difficult to study. The remaining Javan rhinos live in incredibly dense jungle and the species has never bred in captivity. For these reasons, the average lifespan is unknown, but it is probably between 30-40 years.

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