Although scientists are now trying to do everything to save endangered species, still disappear each year most unusual representatives of unique creatures.Thus humanity has lost a unique giant, and today - in 2013 - we can safely utverzhat that black rhino became extinct.For several decades, this kind of tried to keep, but poachers and other criminals were quicker and unusual animal disappeared forever from the face of the Earth.History of rhinos has hundreds of years, during which they existed peacefully in the savannas and green continents.
Black Rhino has appeared in Africa, and initially there were two kinds of animal: white and black.It is noteworthy that in both color - gray.The differences in their names depend on the places where the giants lived - more precisely, the color and composition of the earth.As you know, like rhinos wallowing in the mud, and, accordingly, the soil, which was more clay, gave the animal's skin white shade.
Description
Black Rhino - a large animal, weighing up to two tons and its length is more than 3 meters (at a height of 1.5 meters).Despite the fact that we are accustomed to that wayward giant has only one horn on his head, in fact African animals they used to be 2, and sometimes 5. The front horn was the largest, and its length sometimes reaches up to half.In the story there are individuals who have reached the main tusk length of more than a meter.In the early 20th century, black rhinos, there were a huge amount, and they are the most common inhabitants of the savannah.These amazing animals living in central, eastern and southern Africa.
Lifestyle and behavior
Rhinos Rhinos ate the young shoots of shrubs, well they tolerate heat.For watering the animals go very far, sometimes overcoming distances of 8-10 km.According to their way of life black rhino, rather, he was a loner.
Pregnancy in females lasted for 15-16 months, and only one baby was born, which for several years was fed mother's milk.
black rhinos spent the night where they were comfortable, because their huge size allowed them to not be afraid of anyone.Sleeping giants on your side or legs tucked under him.It used to be that the animals are labeled territriiyu, leaving huge piles of manure.In fact, it happened spontaneously, without any reason.Nightshade black rhinos, day and night - at any time.
only danger for rhino were lions, which sometimes attack young calves.But most of the predators themselves suffered, as in a fight, even one rhino, the chance of winning was not enough.Rhinos, however, is very short-sighted and slow.This played against them when attacked by poachers.Even at a short distance from a person or a tree, the animals could not recognize it.But rumor had developed great rhinos.Some hunters have noted the ability of the clumsy fat men per kilometer smell danger and successfully escape.
distinctive feature of the Giants, of course, considered their temper.From the seemingly calm state, a second rhino could go berserk and started throwing workers zoo or nature reserve.There were frequent cases when during his travels tourists on safari faced with aggressive-minded animal that literally turned over their car.Despite its slowness and clumsiness, rhino can reach speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour or more.So that in a fair fight, he always wins.We know that sometimes rhinos face with elephants, and usually these "fights" lethal end for one of the contenders.The most common reason for the dispute becomes the reluctance of one of the giants of the road to give way to another.And, despite the fact that the elephant is much larger, his opponent is always with him was quite an impressive weapon.As is known, the length of the black rhino horn is at least 0.5 meters, so it could cause larger animals seriously injured.
There are four subspecies of birds.
South-central black rhino
Habitat of the animal - from the central part of North Africa to the eastern part of South Africa.The largest number of birds to be found in the southern region.In fact, this subspecies is that there is, but it is listed in the Red Book, and his condition is currently estimated as critical.
Southwestern black rhino
This subspecies of rhinos most adapted to live in dry locations.Animals living in Namibia and Angola, South-East, South-West and South Africa.At the moment, the subspecies is also on the verge of extinction.
East African rhino
Historically, this subspecies was located on the territory of South Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.Now some members of the East African rhino found in Kenya, but the number of animals each year is reduced to a minimum, and now they are in critical condition.
West African black rhino
Recall that the African black rhino today has completely disappeared and was officially declared extinct.At the beginning of the 20th century, the number of this kind was only a few individuals, and scientists until recently tried to save them.After studies in 2006, experts could not find a single representative of the West African black rhino.Therefore, in 2011 this subspecies was officially declared extinct.
What caused the extinction of rhinos?
Primarily it's due to the vigorous activity of poachers in Africa are not only sell the meat and skin of these amazing animals, and actively hunt for their unique horns, which cost on the black market is a very substantial sum.
According to the comments of the scholars, the main cause of extinction black rhino and the potential extinction of white - neglect of the state for the protection of the giants in their habitat.Every year in Africa there are more and more criminal gangs that continue to destroy the already few herd of rhinos and other endangered species.
According to recent research biologists, currently on the verge of extinction were also white rhinos also live in the north of Africa.If in the near future will not be taken any measures to conserve the populations of these giants, then very soon the world will not remain just these amazing animals.Black Rhino (photos are presented in the article) - a truly unprecedented creation of nature, and sadly, that now can be seen only in pictures.
Conclusion It is sad, but to date on our planet about 40 species is in critical condition and on the brink of extinction.If humanity continues to mercilessly destroy the amazing representatives of nature, soon they just will not.Despite the fact that now is an active fight against poachers, hunters permanently destroy groups of unique animals.Criminals are becoming more the latest equipment and weapons for catching even the largest specimens.At the moment, the black rhino declared extinct, but in the world there are many representatives of the subspecies of the giant, which is still possible to try to save.
