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When these rhinos were more abundant, about 98% of the species live in five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Uganda. However, there are only three white rhinos left in the world today.
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Is the white rhino criticly endagerd?
Yes, the rhinoceros known as "Rhino" are endangered. Species of rhinos: 1) Black Rhino (Diceros bicomis) - critically endangered near extinction a) Eastern Black Rhino (Diceros bicomis michaeli) b) Southern Central Black Rhino (Diceros bicomis minor) c) Southwestern Black Rhino (Diceros bicomis bicomis) d) Western Black Rhino (Diceros bicomis longipes) 2) Indian Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) - making a comeback from near extinction 3) Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) - critically endangered near extinction 4) Mongolia (Baluchitherium granger) - extinct 5) Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) - critically endangered near extinction 6) White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum)- making a comeback from near extinction a) Northern White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) b) Southern White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum) Reasons for why they are endangered : · Poaching their long horns · loss of habitat · pollution and pesticides natural predators (tigers, cheetahs, crocodiles, wild dogs, hyena) kill the young
How many meters is a rhino?
That depends on the species of rhino. The largest rhino, the white rhino, is 3.4 meters to 4 meters long. The smallest rhino, the Sumatran rhino, is only 2.36 to 3.18 meters long.
Do people kill rhinos?
It is a sad truth but people still do kill rhinos. The black and white rhino are on the endangered species list. Rhino horns are a prized and expensive commodity in many countries, most of them in Asia. Long believed to help the libido, and to heal certain maladies, the rhino has been hunted into near extinction. Combined with the lack of habitat it is possible that this generation may see the last of the rhinos.
How long can a rhino live?
They are a critically endangered species. They are known to live for around 35-40 years in wild.
What is the height and lenght of a rhino?
The largest rhino is the white rhino. It is up to 4 meters long and 1.9 meters tall at the shoulder. The smallest is the Sumatran rhino, which is only 1.5 meters tall and 2.4 to 3.2 meters long.
How long have the ocelots been endangered?
the ocelot has been endangered since 1972
How long can a Javan Rhino live?
They are a critically endangered species. They are known to live for around 35-40 years in wild.
How long has the walrus been endangered?
Manatees have been endangered for about 20 years now.
How long have bush babies been on the endangered?
it has been on the endangered list for 5 years
How long has spider monkeys been endangered?
they have been classed as an endangered species since 1972
How long have numbats been endangered?
Numbats have officially been on the endangered list since 2 December 1970.
How long has the harp seal been endangered?
Harp Seals have never been endangered there number is increasing more each year.
