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Black rhinoceros

Diceros bicornis

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)Critically endangered

Photo: Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalherbivore

The black rhinoceros is a large mammal found in East and Southern Africa. Despite its name, its skin can range from brown to grey. It’s known for its distinctive hooked upper lip, which helps it grasp leaves and twigs.

  • It lives in countries like Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa.
  • Its hooked lip is perfect for browsing on bushes and trees.
  • It’s the only species in its genus, Diceros.
SavannaGrasslandAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Diceros bicornis
Habitat
Savanna, Grassland
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Critically Endangered (CR)
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