Which of the following species of rhinoceros is said to be the most critically endangered species?

Indian one-horned rhinos

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Javan rhino

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African black rhino

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Sumatran rhino

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Solution

The correct option is B Javan rhino
Endangered species are those species which are facing the high risk of extinction. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the regulatory body which lays the guidelines for the extinct species. Javan rhinos are the most threatened of the five rhino species, with 57 individuals surviving in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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