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Black Rhino
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Classification and Description Diceros bicornis Mammal Gray, 1,795 pounds, 60 inches. tall, 120 inches long Same
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Biome Africa;Kenya,Tanzania Grasslands 300-600 pounds food Does not migrate
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Life Cycle 1 young, 2-5 years Protect young 30-40 years wild, 35- 45 years captivity Herbivore
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Adaptations Hook lip Mud baths Charges 35 mph Sharp horns
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Reasons for Endangered Status Humans, Poaching Habitat loss-farming Hunted for horn Numbers declining from poaching
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Conservation 5,000 Zoos-breeding programs Sanctuaries in national parks Donate money
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Fun Facts Rhinoceros means nose horn 3 of 5 species are critically endangered Rhinos have thick protective skin Rhinos have hair on eyelashes, tail & ears
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Resources Bass, Rick. Black Rhinos Namibia. www.rhino.org www.best.funfacts.wm www.savingrhino.org
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