Physical Characteristics
Diet
Cause of Endangerment
Habitat and General Information
Miscellaneous
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How many horns does a Black Rhinoceros have on its head?
Two
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Is the Black Rhinoceros a Carnivore, Herbivore, or Omnivore?
Herbivore
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What is the term for the illegal killing of plants or animals?
Poaching
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How many subspecies of Black Rhinoceros are there?
Four
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Will the horn of a Black Rhinoceros' horn grow back if broken off?
Yes
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What color is a Black Rhinoceros
The color varies from a yellowish-brown to gray.
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Does the Black Rhinoceros eat many different kinds of grasses?
No, It eats little to no grass.
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What part of the body are Black Rhinoceros hunted for?
Their horns
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On what continent do all the Black Rhino subspecies live?
Africa
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At what age does a male rhinoceros reach sexual maturity?
7-10
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How much does an average Black Rhinoceros weigh?
1,800-3,100 pounds
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When do most Black Rhinoceros feed?
Between dawn and dusk when the sun is not out.
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What is the main cause of endangerment to the Black Rhinoceros?
Poaching
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What do the Black Rhinoceros use their horns for?
To fight each other and defend their young
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What is the life expectancy of a Black Rhinoceros living in the wild?
30-35 years
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What is the length of the average Black Rhinoceros?
11-12 feet
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How long can a Black Rhinoceros go without water?
Up to 5 days during a drought
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What country uses the horn of the Black Rhinoceros in their traditional medicines?
China
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How much does a new born Black Rhino calf weigh?
30-40 kg
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How fast can a Black Rhinoceros run?
55 km/h or about 34 mph
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What is the height of an average Black Rhinoceros?
55-67 Inches
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What part of its body does the Black Rhinoceros use to strip leaves from vegetation?
Its prehensile or hooked lip
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What is the Black Rhinoceros' main predator?
Humans
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What is the approximate population of Black Rhinoceros?
about 4,000
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Because it has bad eyesight, what does the Black Rhinoceros rely on to survive?
An acute sense of hearing and a keen sense of smell
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