Tara's Black Rhinoceros Research Journal

This blog contains all of my research for drawing and learning about the Black Rhinoceros. All of the links that these pictures and films come from can be found in each post. I warn you that some of them are very disturbing and not for young children. The future of the rhinoceros is very bleak. Unfortunately most or all of these rhinos are being raised in captivity or they are orphaned and living on reserves. Let's hope they can be saved and thrive again in the wild.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Krefeld Zoo, Germany - Hella Hallmann photography

Photo Credit to Hella Hallmann 2013

July 31, 2013

Rare Black Rhino Born at Zoo Krefeld

In Germany, Zoo Krefeld's Black Rhino couple, Nane and Usoni, gave birth to their fourth baby on July 13. The baby, whose gender is unknown, weighs almost 30 kg, or about 66 pounds. Zoo Krefeld is one of only five zoos in Germany that successfully breed the rare species.

Black Rhinos, also known as hook-lipped Rhinos, are native to central and eastern Africa. They are one of the largest species of Rhinos, with horns reaching up to 5 feet in length. Despite the name, Black Rhinos generally have light gray or white skin. The species is currently listed as Critically Endangered and is considered to be on the brink of extinction in the wild.

Photo Credit; 1,4,6,8 Hella Hallman; 2,3,5,7,9 Zoo Krefeld