Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Black Rhinoceros: - The Black Rhino is a critically endangered species.
- It has square-shaped lips adapted for grazing.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 is correct
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: The Black Rhino is listed as critically endangered and is native to parts of Africa. Statement 2 is incorrect: The black rhino has a hook-shaped upper lip, which is suited for browsing bushes and trees. In contrast, it is the white rhino that has square-shaped lips suited to grazing grasslands.