The black rhinoceros is the most well-known of the five living rhinoceros species, with its aggressive reputation and highly publicized international conservation drive. Black rhinoceros are in fact grey in color and are distinguished from the other African species (which is also grey) the white rhinoceros, by its pointed, prehensile upper lip; white rhinoceros have square lips. Both African rhinoceros species possess two horns, made from clumped fibers rather than bone, and the taller front horn may be 60 centimeters or longer.
We are going to list in the following some facts about this animal that we think are interesting;
The black rhino has two horns which are made of keratin. In spite of its name, the black rhino is actually grey, it is estimated that 96 % of the black rhino population was lost between 1970 and 1992.
The black rhino has a characteristic pointed, prehensile upper lip, which is adapted for grasping leaves and twigs.
The black rhinoceros inhabits a variety of habitats, ranging from the deserts of Namibia through wooded grasslands to broadleaved woodlands and acacia savannahs.
