Black Rhino

 Leighanna Weems                                                                                                                         Weems 1

Professor Foster 

ENG 111 2WF 

22 April 2023 

Black Rhino

             Black rhinos are the subclass species of rhino characterized by their hooked upper lips and two frontal horns. This species inhabits Namibia and Coastal East Africa, where they use their upper lips to feed on hanging vegetation. This differs from other species of African rhinos, who instead feed on low-hanging vegetation like bushes. While this species does still have a notable presence in Africa, with over six thousand documented, they are considered endangered due to their past population decline. 

             Between 1960 and 1995, over ninety-eight percent of black rhinos were killed off due to poaching. While the population managed to bounce back due to the persistent conversation efforts of the African government. The population doubled within the past twenty years; however, poaching is still a problem for this species today. By advocating for stricter legislation against poaching, we can help save black rhinos from extinction. 

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Work Cited 

(Image) “Black Rhino.” WWF, World Wildlife Fund, https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/black-rhino.