Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
- Where
- Southern Africa: savannas and grasslands
- Habitat
- Savannas, grasslands, and shrublands with thorny plants
- Diet
- Herbivore - eats leaves, fruits, and flowers of acacia trees
- Size
- 2.3-3.1 meters long, weighing up to 1,400 kg
- Lifespan
- 30-40 years in the wild, up to 50 in captivity
- Conservation
- Critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss
Fun Facts
- Black rhinos have distinctive hooked lips that help them grasp thorny plants.
- They can run at speeds of up to 30 km/h despite their large size.
- Each black rhino has unique horn patterns like fingerprints.
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Thick gray skin with folds and wrinkles protecting from sun
Two horns made of keratin - used for defense, intimidation, and digging
Powerful legs ending in sharp hooves