Black Rhinos (Diceros Bicornis)

Reproduction Rhinos have 1 calf at a time and have calves every 2-3 years. Female maturity is 5-7 years and male maturity is 7-8 years.

Threats Man is the only threat to rhinos. There are only 3,700 left. They are hunted for their horns.

Fun Facts Can weigh 1,760-3,080 lbs. Their skin is about 1 in. thick If trained right they can be tamed and they will act like a pet dog!

Diet They eat leafy plants, branches, bushes, and fruit. They are first level consumers.

Biotic/Abiotic Biotic Grasses Trees Other Vegetation Abiotic Temperature Water Soil Sunlight Oxygen

Limiting Factors Space Food Water

Butterfly Speicies? Rhinos are a butterfly species because they eat plants. If they eat the plants then there might not be as many plants and fruits for the other species which would cause those species to decrease.

Bibliography Pictures Clipart Info  Morris, Desmond. The World Of Animals. New York, New York: The Penguin Group, Print. . N.p.. Web. 28 Jan . "Diceros bicornis.". N.p.. Web. 28 Jan . "Black Rhinoceros.". N.p.. Web. 28 Jan