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Biology
Mammal: African Black Rhinoceros
Reproductive Process: Females reproduce every 2-1/2 years
Five Physical Characteristics: Warm blooded; Gray skin; Eats trees and bushes; solitary; night feeders
Reason for Endangerment: Poaching (mainly to collect the horn and use in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Common Ecosystems/Geographic Area: Sub-Saharan Africa in areas with tree and bushes
Web site and picture: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/black-rhinoceros/
Bird: California Condor
Reproductive Process: Nesting in crevices; produce very few young (usually only one); takes 56 days to incubate egg; provide extensive care for young; young stays with parents a long time
Five Physical Characteristics: Ten-foot wing span; white to reddish colored head; cold-blooded; eats carrion of larger animals like deer;
Reasons for Endangerment: Habitat destruction; hunting
Common Ecosystems/Geographic Area: mountains with woods; scublands in California, Mexico, Arizona
Web site and picture: http://animal.discovery.com/guides/endangered/birds/california-condor.html
Reptile: Komodo Dragon
Reproductive Process: Mating season is June; Male chooses female for mating; female lays egg in nest; gestation for one month; cluster of a dozen or more (up to 30); eggs laid in a hole; hatch nine months….....