Jooba's Journey, the plight of the Eastern Black Rhino

The eastern black rhino, weighing around 2690 lbs, is one of the rarest rhinos with less than 740 left in the wild. They are solitary and aggressive, living in highland and savannah habitats, and are known for charging first and investigating later. Their diet consists of leafy plants and shoots. With large ears that rotate to detect sounds, they are adapted to their environment. Currently, they are only found in Kenya and Tanzania, with a 90% population decline due to poaching, making humans their biggest threat.

What is the approximate weight of an eastern black rhino?

• 3500 lbs

• 5000 lbs

• 1500 lbs

• 2690 lbs

What is the primary diet of black rhinos?

• Grass

• Insects

• Leafy plants and branches

• Fruits

Where are eastern black rhinos currently found?

• Botswana and Zimbabwe

• Kenya and Tanzania

• Uganda and Rwanda

• South Africa and Namibia

By what percentage has the eastern black rhino population declined over the last three generations?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 95%

What is the biggest threat to the eastern black rhino population?

• Poaching

• Climate change

• Predation by lions

• Habitat loss