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The first Sumatran rhino born in captivity in more than 100 years is on his way home to Indon

by Pat Coate | February 19, 2007
"This breeding programme is just one example of the extent zoos will go to in order to save a species from extinction."
- John Lewis, Los Angeles Zoo director

Jakarta, Indonesia - The first Sumatran rhino born in captivity in more than 100 years is on his way homeђ to Indonesia to help save the species from extinction, officials said Monday.

Indonesia, Malaysia and the United States are collaborating on a captive breeding programme to help save the species.

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