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The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.
The death of Imam marks the extinction of the Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, highlighting the species' critical endangerment.
Imam was the last known Sumatran rhino in Malaysia, living at the Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
He died on November 23, 2019, from natural causes linked to old age and health issues.
With no surviving individuals in the wild or captivity, the breed is now extinct in the country.
Habitat loss and poaching drove the species to the brink of extinction over decades.
Conservationists lament the loss and urge stronger measures to protect remaining populations in Indonesia.
The event underscores broader challenges in biodiversity preservation and anti-poaching efforts.
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Sumatran rhinoceros