14 February 2014

Did you know... that Namibia is home to about 28% of Africa's black rhino?

According to Save the Rhino International, Namibia is home to a total of 2,219 rhinos. Out of the 2,219 rhinos, 1,750 are South Western black rhino (Diceros bicornis bicornis) and 469 Southern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum simum). About 28% of all black rhinos in Africa can be found in the country. More than 91% of the of the total population of the South Western subspecies (Diceros bicornis bicornis) are roaming through Namibia's Etosha National Park, the Waterberg Plateau Park and the Kunene Region.


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