Quick Facts
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Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul, Aug, Sep. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The black rhinoceros is critically endangered primarily due to poaching for its horn and habitat loss. However, dedicated conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols and translocations to safer areas, have led to a slow but encouraging increase in their numbers in some regions. Responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by generating revenue for conservation initiatives and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect rhinos and their habitats.
The black rhinoceros, also called the black rhino or the hooked-lip rhinoceros, is a species of rhinoceros native to East and Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Although the species is referred to as black, its colours vary from brown to grey. It is the only extant species of the genus Diceros.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Black Rhinoceros. Sightings recorded in 166 safari areas total.
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