Black rhino
Credit Renaud Fulconis
| AKA | The hook-lipped rhino |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Diceros Bicornis |
| Current range |
Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Weight | 900 - 1,350kg |
| Status |
Critically endangered |
| Population | 5,055 |
| Rhino fact | Black rhino are most active during the night-time when most of their foraging and drinking is done. |
| Rhino fun fact | Black rhinos tend to live in solitary in the wild. They are also known for being the shyer and more aggressive of the two African species. |
| Read more | Click here for a detailed factfile about the black rhino |
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