Subspecies

Each species of rhino usually have several subspecies. Subspecies means smaller different species within that main species. Such as there are two subspecies for the White Rhino. Here are some of the subspecies.

The White Rhino

•The Southern White Rhinoceros
•The Northern White Rhinoceros

The Northern White Rhino's conservation status is sadly Critically Endangered as there are less of these than the Southern White Rhino with a status of Nearly Threatened. The reason for so little Northern White Rhino is due to very severe poaching in the north of Congo.

The Black Rhino

•Southern-Central Black Rhinoceros
•South-Western Black Rhinoceros
•East African Black Rhinoceros
•West African Black Rhinoceros (extinct)

Though there are more Black Rhino subspecies than White Rhino, there is less of their population left. Although it is the most numerous of the Black Rhino species, it's status is still however Critically Endangered. The South-Western Black Rhino is listed vulnerable and the biggest threat facing it's existence is illegal poaching. The East African Black Rhino is listed Critically Endangered, and as for the West African Black Rhino is completely extinct due to poaching. They were believed to be genetically different to other Black Rhino. They once roamed the plains of sub-Saharan Africa.

The Indian Rhino

This species of rhino has no subspecies. Though there are not many left, it has been doing better than it was doing back in the twentieth century. Around that time there was estimated to be only 200 left because of poaching and habitat loss. Though they are doing better they are still threatened and listed as Vulnerable.

The Sumatran Rhino

This rhino also has no subspecies. The population of the Sumatran Rhino is less than all the other species and is also the smallest species as well. They aren't doing well because of habitat loss as well poaching.