The number of African rhinos are under threat, with one poached every 11 hours.
Nearly 2400 rhinos have been poached across Africa since 2006 and last year 745 were killed because of their horns.
The International Union for Conservation nature is warning that rhinos won't hold out for much longer if it continues.
There are two types of Arican rhinos,TheBlack Rhinoceros is the rarer kind withapopulation of around 5055.
The White Rhinoceros is much more common with aroun 20405 still left in Africa.
The IUCN says the animals are being targeted because of their horns, which are used in traditional medicine all over Asia and as a symbol of high status.
From CBBC NEWS- Animals
The International Union for Conservation nature is warning that rhinos won't hold out for much longer if it continues.
There are two types of Arican rhinos,TheBlack Rhinoceros is the rarer kind withapopulation of around 5055.
The White Rhinoceros is much more common with aroun 20405 still left in Africa.
The IUCN says the animals are being targeted because of their horns, which are used in traditional medicine all over Asia and as a symbol of high status.
From CBBC NEWS- Animals
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