Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis

Traveling alone, the black rhino brandishes its horns at an intruder. Made of tightly packed hair-like fibers, the front horn may grow more than four feet long. Intended for protection, the horns ironically often lead to death by poachers for use in traditional medicine and in fashioning high-status dagger handles.

Fact File

Pronunciation: ri-NOS-er-us

Height: 4.7 to 5.2 ft

Weight: 2,090 to 2,870 lbs

Lifespan: Up to 40 yrs

Habitat: Woodland, scrubland and grassland

Diet: Woody plants, herbs and fruits

Status: Species at risk (IUCN – Critically Endangered)