Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis): Profile, Threats, and the Path to Recovery

Key TakeawaysCritically endangered: Fewer than 6,500 black rhinos remain due to poaching and habitat loss.Hook-lipped browser: A prehensile upper lip lets them pluck twigs, leaves, and fruit from shrubs and small trees.Carefully guarded comeback: Targeted anti-poaching, translocations, and habitat m...