![]() This frog inhabited the humid lowland and montane forests of the region, adding a vibrant touch to the diverse ecosystems it called home. It was endemic to the eastern end of Cordillera de Talamanca, located in western Panama. The Splendid poison frog, also known as the splendid poison-arrow frog (scientific name: Dendrobates speciosus), was a strikingly beautiful species of poison dart frog that was sadly declared extinct in 2020. 10 Asiatic Cheetah (Functionally Extinct since 1948).05 Partula mooreana (Functionally extinct).04 Pinta Giant Tortoise (Estimated extinct 2012).In this compilation, we highlight some of the species that tragically became extinct in 2021. ![]() Sometimes it can break off, however, this regenerates and grows back eventually.The top 10 extinct animals in the world showcase the consequences of human-induced habitat loss and ongoing environmental changes. Black Rhinos will fight each other over territory and females – even courting males and females sometimes fight one another.īlack Rhinos use the larger of their two horns as a weapon when fighting. Black Rhinos will attack other animals though if their territory is threatened, they also fight amongst themselves. Most of their ‘charges’ are bluffs but because they act in this way, they have been given a bad reputation as being aggressive and dangerous.īlack Rhinos do however, live in harmony with other animals generally. If it catches a smell of an unfamiliar presence, then it will instinctively charge mistaking it as a threat. They rely heavily on their strong sense of smell and well developed hearing. Black Rhinos have been known to attack trees and rocks by mistake. This is important because it allows grasses to grow which provides food for many other animals on the grassy plains.īlack Rhinos have a tendency to attack just about anything, this is because of their poor eyesight. The Black Rhinos skin harbours many external parasites, which are eaten by birds such as the ox peckers and egrets that live with the rhino.īlack Rhinos are heavy browsers that restrict woody plants from over-growing in their habitat. The Black Rhinos prehensile lip is used much like a finger to select and pick the twigs and leaves that they prefer. Black Rhinos tend to live alone, except when breeding and raising offspring.īlack rhinos have a ‘prehensile’ lip – ‘prehensile’ meaning – adapted for grasping and holding. Black Rhinos can still show considerable bouts of aggression, even though they are mainly shy and solitary animals. The Black rhino is smaller than the White rhino and is more agile in movement. ![]() These horns are used for defence, intimidation and digging up roots and breaking branches during feeding. Sometimes, a third smaller horn may develop. The rhinos two horns on their skull are made of keratin with the larger front horn typically 50 centimetres long, some can measure up to 140 centimetres. An adult weighs from 800 to 1400 kilograms (1,760 to 3,080 pounds), some may weigh 1820 kilograms (4,000 pounds), with the females being smaller than the males. The Black Rhinos habitats are mostly bushy plains, rugged hills and scrub lands.Īn adult Black Rhinoceros stands 140 – 170 centimetres (57.9 – 63 inches) high at the shoulder and is 3.3 – 3.6 metres (10.8 – 11.8 feet) in length. ![]()
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