The black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is a species of rhinoceros. source
The black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is a species of rhinoceros.
Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colors vary from brown to grey. source
Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colors vary from brown to grey.
The other African rhinoceros is the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). source
The other African rhinoceros is the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum).
The word "white" in the name "white rhinoceros" is often said to be a misinterpretation of the Afrikaans word wyd (Dutch wijd) meaning wide, source
The word "white" in the name "white rhinoceros" is often said to be a misinterpretation of the Afrikaans word wyd (Dutch wijd) meaning wide,
The species was first named Rhinoceros bicornis by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema naturae in 1758. source
The species was first named Rhinoceros bicornis by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema naturae in 1758.
These species are now sometimes referred to as the square-lipped (for white) or hook-lipped (for black) rhinoceros. source
These species are now sometimes referred to as the square-lipped (for white) or hook-lipped (for black) rhinoceros.
Such a skull of Rhinoceros is known to have existed and Linnaeus even mentioned India as origin of this species. source
Such a skull of Rhinoceros is known to have existed and Linnaeus even mentioned India as origin of this species.
An adult black rhinoceros stands 140–180 cm (55–71 in) high at the shoulder and is 3–3.75 m (9.8–12.3 ft) in length. source
An adult black rhinoceros stands 140–180 cm (55–71 in) high at the shoulder and is 3–3.75 m (9.8–12.3 ft) in length.
An adult rhinoceros typically weighs from 800 to 1,400 kg (1,760 to 3,090 lb). source
An adult rhinoceros typically weighs from 800 to 1,400 kg (1,760 to 3,090 lb).
Large male rhinoceros specimens have been reported at up to 2,199–2,896 kg (4,848–6,385 lb). source
Large male rhinoceros specimens have been reported at up to 2,199–2,896 kg (4,848–6,385 lb).
The females rhinoceros are smaller than the males. source
The females rhinoceros are smaller than the males.
Two horns on the skull of rhinoceros are made of keratin with the larger front horn typically 50 cm (20 in) long, exceptionally up to 140 cm (55 in). source
Two horns on the skull of rhinoceros are made of keratin with the larger front horn typically 50 cm (20 in) long, exceptionally up to 140 cm (55 in).
The longest known black rhinoceros horn measured nearly 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length. source
The longest known black rhinoceros horn measured nearly 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length.
The horns of rhinoceros are used for defense, intimidation, and digging up roots and breaking branches during feeding. source
The horns of rhinoceros are used for defense, intimidation, and digging up roots and breaking branches during feeding.
The black rhino is smaller than the white rhino, and is close in size to the Javan Rhino of Indonesia. source
The black rhino is smaller than the white rhino, and is close in size to the Javan Rhino of Indonesia.
