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INTRODUCTION The rhinoceros or rhino is one of the world's most magnificent creatures with its almost Prehistoric appearance. Sadly the five species of rhino are also among the group of animals most threatened with extinction (endangered). Three of these rhino species are found in Asia: the Indian or one-horned rhino (population about 1 500), the Sumatran (population about 200) and the Javan (population about 50). The three Asian rhino species are well protected and their numbers have remained steady. The other two rhino are found here in Africa: the white rhino (numbering about 4 500 - 5 000) and the black rhino (population about 3 000). The population of the black rhino (Diceros bicornis) is steadily declining. From a total number of at least 100 000 in 1960, spread across most of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, there are today fewer than 3 500 black rhino left. Most of these survive in southern African countries where there are good protection measures e.g. South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. However poachers are managing to kill rhino in all three of these countries, despite protection. Numbers in South Africa have increased from about 100 to almost 700 since 1930.
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What is the habitat of the black rhino?
the black rhino is found in the African savannas
Black rhino life cycle?
baby rhino-adult rhino
Is the black rhino black?
no
Predict the future when will the black rhino be extinct?
The black Rhino will be extinct in 2016
What is the average mass of a black rhino?
The mass of a black rhino is 3000 pounds.
Who would win black rhino or hippo?
The Rhino.
Is a black rhino a reptile?
a blak rhino is not a reptile
Why are black rhino extinct?
The black rhino is highly endangered, but not extinct.
Which rhino is the largest between black or white rhino?
The white rhino is the largest species of rhinoceras.The white rhino. White rhinos can weigh nearly three tons, to around 3000 pounds for the black rhino. Some males can grow much larger than this, some white rhino bulls have reached nearly four tons, and a few black rhino bulls approach two tons (4000 pounds).
What is related to the woolly rhino?
Probably the African black rhino.
Where do red rhinos live?
There is no such thing as a red rhino. There are five rhino species alive today. They are the white rhino, black rhino, Indian rhino, Sumatran rhino, and Javan rhino.
What is a black rhino?
A black rhino is a species of rhinoceros, Latin name Diceros bicornis, in the family Rhinocerotidae.
