Black Rhinoceros

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The black rhinoceros has

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horns

and occasionally a third small posterior horn.

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The species is distinguished from the white rhino by a prehensile upper lip.

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Is native to eastern and central Africa.

Black rhinoceroses live in various habitats that range from deserts to grasslands, both tropical and subtropical.

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The females are

smaller

than the males.

An adult typically weighs from 3,100 lb. however unusually large male specimens have been reported 6,380 lb.

They have poor vision, with the ability to see only 25 to 30 m. away.

Despite their large size, the Black Rhino can run up to

35 mph.

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They are inquisitive

towards humans and other animals.

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and often aggressive

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Females use their horns to protect their young, while males use them to battle attackers. Except for females and their offspring, black rhinos are solitary.

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are very protective of their calves

Black rhino mothers

which is why calves walk behind their mothers.

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are browsers that feed on items such as twigs, woody shrubs, small trees, legumes, and grass.

Black rhinos

Many rhinos
have been killed for the horns which are revered for medicinal uses in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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The species overall is classied as critically endangered, and one subspecies, the western black rhinoceros...

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was declared extinct by the IUCN in 2011.

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