Western Black Rhinoceros
The Western Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis longipes was a subspecies of the black rhinoceros that was native to the savannas of Central and West Africa. It was a massive and powerful animal, known for its two horns.
The Western Black Rhinoceros was a critically endangered species, with its populations being decimated by poaching for its horn. Despite dedicated conservation efforts, the last known Western Black Rhinoceros was sighted in 2006, and it was declared extinct in 2011.
The Western Black Rhinoceros is a tragic and powerful example of a species that was driven to extinction by human greed and a lack of conservation. Its story is a sobering reminder of the devastating impact of illegal poaching on wildlife and the urgent need for global conservation efforts.
Western Black Rhinoceros
Classification
Mammalia > Perissodactyla > Rhinocerotidae > Diceros > D. bicornis longipes
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
4.5 - 5.5 feet
(1.4 - 1.7 m)
Average Weight
1,800 - 3,000 lbs
(800 - 1,360 kg)
Average Life Span
35 - 50 years
Gestation Period
450 - 480 days
Did You Know?
The Western Black Rhinoceros was a subspecies of black rhinoceros, once found in central and western Africa.
Sadly, the Western Black Rhinoceros was declared extinct in 2011.
They were primarily solitary animals.
Like all black rhinoceroses, they had a hooked upper lip, which they used to grasp leaves and branches when feeding.
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