White Rhino
Ceratotherium simum
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List status · Population stable as of 2023 · Est. 17,212 individuals
About the White Rhino
The largest of the five rhino species, the white rhino is a grazer that plays a vital role in maintaining grasslands. While southern white rhinos have recovered from near extinction, they remain targets for poaching.
Region
Southern Africa
Population
17,212
Trend
Data Year
2023
Key Facts
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Why Africa's Wildlife Matters
Africa's megafauna are not just iconic — they are ecosystem engineers. The loss of a single keystone species can trigger cascading collapses across entire biomes. Elephants create waterholes, lions regulate prey, and predators maintain the biodiversity that keeps Africa's grasslands and forests functioning.
20%
of Earth's bird species in Africa
25%
of mammals found in Africa
3,000+
endemic plant species at risk
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