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Black Rhino
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Sochirca Dan (deud)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 440 W: 10 N: 504]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-s-g.gif) (2372) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2004-09-12 |
| Categories: Mammals |
| Camera: Olympus Camedia C-765 UZ |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2004-09-23 5:26 |
| Viewed: 1857 |
| Points: 6 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Today there are 5 species and 11 subspecies of rhinos surviving on earth. Two species (Black & White) occur in Africa. Three species (Indian, Javan, and Sumatran) occur in Asia. Thousands and especially millions of years ago, rhinos were more diverse (many species), widespread and abundant. Rhinos occurred in North America and Europe as well as in Africa and Asia. The surviving rhinos are precious representatives of the glorious heritage and history of the rhino family on our planet.
Black Rhino
During the last century, the Black Rhino has suffered the most drastic decline in total numbers of all rhino species. Between 1970 and 1992, the population of this species decreased 96%. In 1970, it was estimated that there were approximately 65,000 Black Rhinos in Africa but by 1992-93, there were only 2,300 surviving in the wild. However, since 1996, the intense anti-poaching efforts have had encouraging results. Numbers have been recovering and are now back up to about 3,610 and still increasing.
Physical Characteristics
Size
* Weight: 1,750 - 3,000 lbs (800 - 1,350 kg)
* Height: 4.5 - 5.5 ft (1.4 - 1.7 m) tall at shoulder
* Length: 10- 12.5 ft (3.0-3.8m) length of head and body
Horn
* There are two horns. The front, larger (anterior) measures 1 ft 8 in - 4 ft 4 in (0.5 - 1.3 m) long. The rear (posterior) horn is smaller and measures 1-22 in (2 to 55 cm) long.
Black Rhinoceros: Not black at all, the Black Rhino probably derives its name as a distinction from the White Rhino (itself a misnomer) and/or from the dark-colored local soil covering its skin from wallowing. |
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- japie
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(5187) - [2004-09-23 9:10]
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This looks like one of those Rhinos from "Ice Age". I like this portrait a lot. The framing is not really that of a portrait but I really like it. Very well done
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- PDP
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(11769) - [2004-09-23 13:19]
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Interesting POV, I liek it alot. Good detail in the skin, I eould have preferred to see a bit more of the chin.
Good stuff.
Great skin texture in this photo very sharp. Great Note.
