Black Rhinoceros, scientifically known as Diceros bicornis, is a large mammal native to eastern and southern Africa. It is characterized by its two horns on the nose, a thick protective skin, and a diet that primarily consists of leafy plants and branches. Despite its name, the Black Rhinoceros's color varies from brown to grey, not actually black.
Classification of Black Rhinoceros:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Rhinocerotidae
Genus: Diceros
Species: D. bicornis
This species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for its horns, which are highly valued in traditional medicine and as status symbols. Conservation efforts are in place to protect and increase the population of Black Rhinoceros in the wild.
