- Black rhinoceros is a solitary animal, excluding when a female is with a calf.
- They establish and maintain their territory through scent marking, vocalizations, and aggressive displays.
- Their territories can range from 1 to several hundred square kilometers.
Courtship:
- When ready to mate, a female will leave scent marks and vocalize to attract males.
- Several males may compete for a receptive female, engaging in mock charges, sparring, and horn locking until one emerges as dominant.
Parent-offspring:
- After a gestation period of about 15-16 months, a single calf is born.
- The calf stays close to its mother for protection and nursing, which can last for up to two years.
- The mother teaches the calf essential survival skills, such as foraging and predator avoidance.
Agonistic:
- Black rhinos are known for their aggressive behavior.
- They use their sharp horns as a primary defense against predators or rival rhinos.
- When threatened, they will charge, swing their heads, and slash with their horns.