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Poaching has decimated the species. They are strictly protected now.

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Q: Why are black rhinos critically endangerd?
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Are black rhinos extinct?

The black rhino is endangered.


Why is the rhino an endangerd?

People are killing them and using their horns for medicine. The most endangerd rhino is the Javan rhinos.


How many black rinos are there?

As of the latest estimates, there are approximately 5,000 critically endangered black rhinos remaining in the wild. Conservation efforts are in place to protect and increase their population.


Do rhinos live in the rainforest?

Yes, some varieties of rhino live in tropical rainforests. The black and white rhinos live on the savanna in Africa. The Sumatran, Indian, and Javan rhinos all live in the tropical rainforests of southern Asia. The Javan and Sumatran are critically endangered.


When did black rhino became endangered?

Poachers have almost eliminated rhinos from the earth. Black and white rhinos are now considered endangered. 90% of the white rhinos were poached in the last 10 years.


How many rhinos are left?

There are around 17,500 white rhino's left in the world. Northern White Rhinos are nearly extinct with only 5 left in the world, 1 male and 4 females. They are all held in captivity and are all out of breeding age. It is only a matter of time before Northern White Rhinos are gone forever. There are significantly more Southern White Rhinos making up the remainder of the population.There are five different species of Rhinoceros:White Rhinoceros: 17,480 (Near Threatened)Black Rhinoceros: 2,140 (Critically Endangered)Javan Rhinoceros: 100 (Critically Endangered)Sumatran Rhinoceros: 300 (Critically Endangered)Indian Rhinoceros: 2,700 (Vulnerable)There is about 1050 rhinos leftThere are estimated to be about 40000 rhinos in the world. However there may be less than this. Their status is endangered.There are 15,000 Rhinos in Africa, and 3,000 Rhinos in Asia.


Are black rhinos mammals?

Yes, black rhinos are mammals.


Are black rhinos threatened?

yes black rhinos are threatened O:)


Is a black rhino rare?

It is a Critically endangered species, and there are about 3,600 wild Black Rhinos left in Africa.


Are Javan Rhinos Extinct?

No, it is not extinct. It is critically endangered because of poaching and loss of habitat.


Who are black rhinos enemies?

Packs of nile crocodiles have killed black rhinos. Large prides of lions also prey on black rhinos.


Are Black Spider endangered?

black widows are not endangerd.