In fact, the IUCN Red List changed from its critically endangered to extinction to the abolition of western black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis lambipes) on the 21st.įor continued conservation efforts throughout Africa, the number of Black Rhinoceros has increased from 2,410 in 1995 to more than 5,000 today, with the WWF taking action in three African rhino range countries: Namibia, Kenya and South Africa. Decades of hunting for rhino horns led to their near extinction. They live in the Ken Olgata Conservancy in Kenya, and they are protected around the clock by armed guards. Western black rhinoceros is thought to be genetically distinct from other rhino tribes.Īs of March 2018, there are only two rhinos left in northern white rhinoceros, both female. The Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longa) or the West African Black Rhinoceros was a subspecies of the Black Rhinoceros, which was declared extinct by the IUCN in the 21st. This article will be discussing about the reality about African rhino extinct. However the good thing is African rhino is saved and reversed in a way not to extinct. African rhino has been a concern to the conservers due to its high propensity that is going to be extinct unless a good remedy is taken.

Western black rhinoceros extinct