Species Overview:
Common Name: Black Rhino
Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis
Region: Africa
Physical Description: A large herbivore with two horns, known for its aggressive behavior and poor eyesight.
Black Rhino
Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis
Behavior and Ecology: Solitary animals that primarily browse on bushes and trees.
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered. Poaching for their horns remains a significant threat.
Interesting Facts: Despite their name, black rhinos are actually gray in color.
Species Overview:
Common Name: Eastern Gorilla
Scientific Name: Gorilla beringei
Region: Africa
Physical Description: The largest living primates, with thick black fur and a highly social structure.
Eastern Gorilla
Scientific Name: Gorilla beringei
Behavior and Ecology: Highly social, living in family groups led by a dominant male called a silverback.
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.
Interesting Facts: They share 98% of their DNA with humans.
Species Overview:
Common Name: African Forest Elephant
Scientific Name: Loxodonta cyclotis
Region: Africa
Physical Description: Smaller than the savanna elephant, with straighter tusks and a more rounded appearance.
African Forest Elephant
Scientific Name: Loxodonta cyclotis
Behavior and Ecology: Inhabit dense forests, playing a critical role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration.
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered due to poaching for ivory and habitat loss.
Interesting Facts: They communicate using low-frequency rumbles that can travel long distances through the ground.
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