The Week in Animal News: Javan Rhino Officially Extinct, Hawk With Nail Through its Head, and More

Alex Davies
Science / Natural Sciences
October 28, 2011

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This week, we received the sobering news that the Javan Rhino is officially extinct: The last of its species was killed by poachers for its horn.

We also have news on a hawk with a nail shot through its head, humpback whales making a comeback, Toronto's ban on shark fin products, Chicago's spider invasion, and more in the Week in Animal News.

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