Rhinos belong to the family Rhinocerotidae. Other ungulates in this order include horses and tapirs. They’re a part of the odd-toed ungulate order Perissodactyla. Rhinos are one of the largest land mammals to roam parts of Africa and Asia. However, illegal hunting and trading still occur and have had long-lasting impacts on rhinos. A ban was also placed on the international trade of rhino parts. This makes population increase a slow process.Ĭonservation programs have been implemented to help protect rhino populations. Female rhinos typically give birth to one calf every 2-5 years. Rhinos live for about 30-40 years and have a long gestation period of 15-16 months. The world rhino population is mainly threatened by poaching and habitat destruction. A true family of rhinos consisting of five living species is left today.
Rhinos once populated parts of North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia millions of years ago. Conservation efforts include international trade bans and increasing law enforcement in areas where rhinos are threatened by poaching.Poaching is the primary cause of rhino extinction, with rhino horns being highly sought after for traditional medicine and as a status symbol.The Sumatran rhino is critically endangered with about 30 individuals left.Only five species of rhinos are still living, with an estimated total of around 26,272 individuals as of December 2021.Rhino population has significantly declined due to poaching and habitat destruction.
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