Black Rhinoceros

Conservation efforts have seen gradual population increases after a long and devastating period of hunting and poaching.

Even so, black rhinos (Diceros bicornis) remain critically endangered, with strong demand for rhino horn posing a constant threat to small populations.

Rhinos are one of the oldest groups of mammals, virtually living fossils. They play an important role in their habitats and in countries like Namibia, rhinos are an important source of income from ecotourism. The protection of black rhinos creates large blocks of land for conservation purposes. This benefits many other species, including elephants.

Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

 WWF launched an international effort to save wildlife in 1961, rescuing black rhinos—among many other species—from the brink of extinction. Conservation efforts have helped the total number of black rhinos grow from 2,410 in 1995 to 4,880 in 2010. WWF work to stop poaching, increase rhino populations, improve law enforcement and tackle illegal rhino trade.

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