To explain:
Why the rhinos are in danger of becoming extinct.
Introduction:
Biodiversity is known as the variety of life in a location which is determined by the number of various species in that location. But, many species lost their habitat due to some factors. These factors may effects the biodiversity. There are several ways that species can lose their habitats. Some factors of species extinction are - overexploitation, disruption of habitat, destruction of habitat, fragmentation, pollution, acid precipitation, eutrophication, etc.
Explanation of Solution
One of the factors that are increasing the current rate of extinction is the overexploitation or excessive use of species that have economic value. The white rhinoceros is one of the five species of rhinos all of which are in danger of becoming extinct. They are killed or hunted for their horns. After killing them, the horns are cut out and sold for medicinal purposes.
Thus, the rhinos are in danger of becoming extinct. They are killed because of the medicinal value of their horns.
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