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Western black rhinoceros5/3/2023 Rhinoceroses frequently bathe in clay, protecting them from both the sun and insects.Rhinoceroses have poor vision, but excellent smell and good hearing.It is compatible with elephants, giraffes, antelope and other rhinos. The South-Western black rhinoceros is a Savannah animal. It is unlocked once a zoo has a fame level of 33. The South-Western black rhinoceros is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox) and is available in the base game, although it cannot be obtained in the Xbox 360 version. The black rhinoceros was once found across Africa, but due to heavy hunting for its horns, less than 6000 individuals are found in isolated regions of southern Africa and although the South-Western Black Rhinoceros is listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN, the species as a whole is considered Critically Endangered. It is generally a solitary animal and has a reputation for being extremely aggressive, charging at anything it may perceive as a threat. The black rhinoceros is a browser, using its hooked upper lip to pluck leaves and branches from trees of the thick shrublands they typically live. Its large ears and nostrils indicate a strong sense of hearing and smell respectively, although their sense of sight is more acute than often believed despite having small eyes. Despite its name, the black rhinoceros is typically grey in color. The longest of the two horns on its snout can reach up to 140cm, although they tend to be shorter. A male black rhinoceros can reach 180cm (71in) at the shoulder and weigh up to 1400kg (3090lb), although the South-Western black rhinoceros is somewhat smaller. The South-Western black rhinoceros is a subspecies of Black Rhinoceros.
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