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Critically Endangered Animals

Black Rhinoceros

  • Distribution: Africa
  • Scientific name: Diceros bicornis
  • Number of animals: About 3,100

Interesting Facts

The western black rhinoceros has already died out in its natural habitat in Africa. The southern and eastern black rhinoceros is critically endangered. The south-western is “only” endangered. The population was estimated at 3,100 animals in 2020 (as of November 2023; no more recent data available).

Threats to the Black Rhinoceros

  • Poaching
  • Hunting

Black Rhinoceros Black Rhinoceros - Photo: Cathy Withers-Clarke/Shutterstock


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