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Date: 2015

Location: Ngorongoro National Park, Tanzania

Did you know?

The Black Rhinoceros or Hook-Lipped Rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros, native to eastern and southern Africa Although the species is referred to as black, its colours vary from brown to grey. The species is classified as critically endangered and is threatened by multiple factors including poaching and habitat reduction. Sadly, it is estimated that only around 3,142 mature individuals remain in the wild.

About the picture

This photograph was taken in 2015 at the Ngorongoro National Park in Tanzania. Black Rhinos are very shy and seldom stay out in the open for long.

Fun Fact

The longest known Black Rhinoceros horn measured nearly 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length.