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Black Rhino

The black rhino is an endangered herbivore found in Southern Africa with a population of over 5000. They are threatened by poaching for their horns, habitat loss due to increasing human populations, and political instability, with 96% killed between 1970-1992. Efforts to help black rhinos include conservation programs, relocating them to safer areas, stopping poachers, and raising awareness of their declining numbers.

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Black Rhino

The black rhino is an endangered herbivore found in Southern Africa with a population of over 5000. They are threatened by poaching for their horns, habitat loss due to increasing human populations, and political instability, with 96% killed between 1970-1992. Efforts to help black rhinos include conservation programs, relocating them to safer areas, stopping poachers, and raising awareness of their declining numbers.

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Black Rhino

Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis


Location: Southern Africa- Grasslands, Savannas, Desserts & Shrublands
Populations: More than 5000
Role: Herbivore
Why are they endangered?
Early European hunters killed many for food or amusement
Poaching- illegal killing of rhinos
96% of the remaining rhinos were killed between 1970 & 1992
Their horns are what poachers are after
Habitat loss
More humans= less space + more poaching
Political instability- wars and unrest create chaos
Why are they important?
One of the oldest living mammals
Important in the Ecosystem
Ideas

to Help:
Conservations to protect rhinos
Moving rhinos to safer locations
Stopping poachers
Raising awareness

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