Species MammalsBlack Rhinoceros

Black Rhinoceros

Diceros bicornis

Very rareMammal
Illustration of Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

The Black Rhinoceros is a large, thick-skinned herbivore with a hooked upper lip, adapted for browsing on shrubs and trees. It is critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss.

Habitat
Inhabits savannas, grasslands, and scrublands.
Diet
Primarily feeds on leaves, branches, and shrubs.
How common
Very rare

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