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Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
The Black Rhinoceros is a large, thick-skinned herbivore native to eastern and southern Africa. Despite its name, its skin color varies from brown to gray, and it is distinguished from the white rhinoceros by its pointed upper lip, which is adapted for grasping leaves and twigs.…
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- The black rhinoceros population has plummeted by over 95% since 1960 due to poaching and habitat loss, making it one of the rarest large mammals in Africa.
- Black rhinos have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell and hearing. They use their prehensile upper lip to skillfully grasp leaves and branches. Despite their bulky size, they can run up to 55 km/h (34 mph) for short distances.
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