Black Rhino

Black Rhino


Populations of black rhinos are descending. It is thought that as recently as 1970 there were as many as 65,000 black rhinos left in the wild. The estimated population today is 5,630.


Rhinos are endangered because they are being poached and illegal trafficking of their horns.


Political and economic instability within countries can increase the threat of poaching too.


One rhino horn can fetch in excess of an incredible £200,000!


Recently and particularly among the middle and upper classes of Vietnam, the purchase of rhino horn signifies someone's wealth and success!


Loss of habitat is also a major threat to rhino populations. As more and more land is cleared for agriculture there is less available space for rhinos to thrive in.

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