The Northern White Rhino
Ceratotherium simum cottoni
Biological Information
Date of Discovery-1908
Location/Habitat- Tropical and subtropical savannas of Sub-Saharan Africa
Behavior- Can reach top speeds of 28 km/h (50 m/h)
Semi-territorial; less aggressive than the black rhino
Males are solitary, but may share territory with other males
Females are much more social than their male counterparts
A Small Bunch Left
Population- 3 left in captivity
Cause of Extinction- Poaching, Lack of Conservation Efforts due to local conflict
Chance of Re-population- Slim to Impossible, due to the fact the the last 3 rhinos are unable to breed.
Effects of Extinction- Smaller ivory trade
Why are Rhinos Dying Out so Fast?
Conservation Efforts
24/7 Military Protection
Mating
Cloning and Other Biological Advancements
Works Cited
"Northern White Rhinos Guarded as 1 Male Left Worldwide - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 17 Feb. 2016.
"Medical Syringes." - All Medical Device Manufacturers. Web. 17 Feb. 2016.
"White Rhinoceros." White Rhinoceros. Web. 18 Feb. 2016.