Black Rhinoceros

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Stocky and quick-tempered, the black rhino browses thorny bush across southern and eastern Africa. Its hooked lip snips shrubs, while two coveted horns keep poachers close behind. Fewer than 7 000 remain, but strict protection is giving this heavyweight a fighting chance.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Savanna
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:Africa
Size:1.4–1.8 m shoulder height
Weight:800–1 400 kg
Activity:Nocturnal
Social behavior:Solitary
Lifespan:35–45 years in the wild
Habitat: The Black Rhinoceros can be found in Angola, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South-africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia