Eastern Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli): Found in Kenya and Tanzania. They inhabit open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Southern Central Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor): Historically found in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and South Africa, but now restricted to small, protected areas due to poaching. They prefer open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
South-Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis bicornis): Found in Namibia, South Africa, and Angola. They primarily inhabit arid and semi-arid savannas, shrublands, and desert regions.
Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longipes): Originally found in Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic, but now critically endangered with a small population in Cameroon. Their natural habitat consists of dense forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Black rhinoceroses require access to water and wallowing areas to regulate their body temperature and protect their skin from sunburns and parasites. They are browsers and feed on leaves, twigs, buds, and fruits of various plant species.
Due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade, black rhinoceroses are critically endangered. Conservation efforts, including protected areas, anti-poaching measures, and habitat restoration, are essential for their survival.