Why are rhinos an endangered species?
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Why are rhinos an endangered species?
Rhinoceroses:
There are only five species of rhinoceroses left in the world today. All of them are near threatened, vulnerable, or critically endangered. The three critically endangered species are the Javan rhinoceros, Sumatran rhinoceros, and black rhinoceros.
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View this answerHabitat loss is the greatest threat to the survival of the three critically endangered species of rhinoceroses. The black rhino is indigenous to...
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Chapter 7 / Lesson 12In the United States, the Endangered Species Act aims to protect organisms that are on the verge of going extinct. Learn about the World Conservation Strategy, discover how extinction harms ecosystems and what classifies a species as endangered, and then explore the ESA's successes and criticisms.