Black Rhinoceros C018 / 9329
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Black Rhinoceros C018 / 9329
The Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is largely a solitary animal, feeding on vegetation. It is a browser which is crepuscular in its movements. It can reach a height of over 1.5 metres and can weigh up to 1400 kilograms. The numbers of Black Rhinos in the wild have reduced considerably over the last 40 years due to poaching and the specues is currently classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. The image shows a female, closest to the camera, and her calf interacting with a young male at the Moringa Waterhole at night. Photographed in Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Africa Black Rhino Browser Crepuscular Diceros Bicornis Etosha National Park Herbivore Hoofed Mammal Namibia Rhinoceros Southern Africa Vertebrate Critically Endangered Species Waterhole
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a rare and intimate moment in the lives of Black Rhinoceroses, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of this critically endangered species. The image showcases a female rhino and her calf engaging with a young male at the Moringa Waterhole under the cover of night in Namibia's Etosha National Park. The Black Rhino, scientifically known as Diceros bicornis, is predominantly solitary and sustains itself by feeding on vegetation. Towering over 1.5 meters tall and weighing up to an astounding 1400 kilograms, these majestic creatures are true marvels of nature. However, their population has drastically declined over the past four decades due to relentless poaching activities. As a result, they now face the alarming threat of extinction. Classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), urgent conservation efforts are crucial to safeguard their future existence. Tony Camacho's remarkable photography allows us to witness this black rhino family's interaction firsthand, reminding us of both their resilience and fragility. It serves as a poignant reminder that we must protect these magnificent herbivores from further harm. Etosha National Park provides them with a sanctuary where they can roam freely amidst breathtaking landscapes in southern Africa. Let this photograph serve as an inspiration for all who view it—a call to action to preserve our planet's precious wildlife heritage before it slips away forever.
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