Malaysia Mourns After Last Male Sumatran Rhino Dies

Malaysia Mourns After Last Male Sumatran Rhino Dies
A Sumatran rhinoceros in Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ohio on Aug. 19, 2004. Mike Simons/Getty Images
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Malaysia’s last male Sumatran rhinoceros has died, leaving behind one female in captivity, with authorities trying for years to save the critically endangered species in the country.

The rhinoceros, named Tam, passed away due to health complications which worsened in his final few days, confirmed the Borneo Rhino Alliance (BORA) in a Facebook post on May 27.

Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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