The Black Rhinoceros is a herbovoris browser that eats leafy plants, branches, shoots, thorny wood bushes, and fruit. Their diet helps to reduce the amount of woody plants which results in more grasses growing for the benefit of other animals. It has been known to eat up to 220 different species of plant. It can live up to 5 days without water during drought. Black Rhinos live in primarily grasslands,savannas, and tropical bushland habitats

They browse for food in the morning and evening. In the hottest part of the day they are most inactive spent resting, sleeping, and wallowing in the mud. Wallowing is an essential part of all rhino species lives. It helps cool down their body temperature during the day and protects against parasites. If mud is not available they will resort to wallowing in dust. Drinking water is most commonly done towards the afternoon. When Black Rhinos browse they use their lips to strip the branches of their leaves.

Rhino Grazing