November 23, 2019
The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.
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On November 23, in the year 2019:
The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.
The Sumatran rhinoceros, also known as the Sumatran rhino, hairy rhinoceros or Asian two-horned rhinoceros, is a rare member of the family Rhinocerotidae and one of five extant species of rhinoceros; it is the only extant species of the genus Dicerorhinus.
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Why November 23, 2019 matters:
The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: November 23, 2019
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War.
The event on this day: The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia, Imam, dies, making the species officially extinct in the country.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatran_rhinoceros (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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