−40−2002040 °C
✓Official 
Black Rhinoceros Habitat Requirements
Diceros bicornis · Mammal · Base game
Habitat needs
Exported 2026-10-05Terrain share
✓OfficialAllowed share of the habitat floor for each terrain type. The bar spans the minimum to maximum share.
- Grass 10%–60%
- Sand 10%–40%
- Soil 10%–60%
- Rock 0%–20%
- Waterlogged 10%–40%
Group rules
✓Official- Preferred group
- 1–3
- Bachelor group
- 1 male / 2 female
- Mixed group
- 1 male / 2 female
- Temperament
- Shy
- Mating system
- Polygynous
- Guest walkthrough
- Not allowed
Breeding and lifespan
✓Official- Breeding difficulty
- Easy
- Gestation / incubation
- 1.25 yr
- Interbirth period
- 0.75 yr
- Sexual maturity
- 7 yr
- Litter size
- 1
- Juvenile
- 7 yr
- Adult
- 21 yr
- Elderly
- 17yr
- Food cost per period
- 836
Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.
Compatible animals
Full matrix →From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.
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African Savannah Elephant~ NeutralListed as neutral in the official data, on both entries. -
Masai Giraffe~ NeutralListed as neutral in the official data, on both entries. -
Reticulated Giraffe~ NeutralListed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
Enrichment items
✓OfficialEnrichment
- Gyro
- Plant Screen
- Rubbing Pillar
- Skittle
- Sprinkler
- Large Tyre
- Waterfall and Metal Frame
- Large Ball
- Mud Bath
- Herb Scent Marker
- Ball on Chain
Food enrichment
- Barrel Feeder - Hanging
- Hanging Grazer Feeder
- Barrel Feeder - Large
- Melon Feeder
Size, status and colour morphs
✓Official- IUCN status
- Critically Endangered
- Size (shoulder height)
- 1.6 m / 1.55 m
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Colour morphs
- None listed
Where two values are shown, the first is male and the second female.
How much area for N Black Rhinoceroses?
Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.
FAQ
What temperature does the Black Rhinoceros need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official data gives a comfortable range of 14–41 °C for the Black Rhinoceros. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.
How much space does the Black Rhinoceros need?
According to the official data, the minimum is 770 m² of land for the first animal (+770 m² for each extra animal). For example, 2310 m² of land for three.
How many Black Rhinoceroses can live together?
The preferred group size in the official data is 1–3. Bachelor groups allow up to 1 males or 2 females, and a mixed group up to 1 males and 2 females.
What barrier does the Black Rhinoceros need?
A Grade 4 barrier at least 2 m high.
Which animals can live with the Black Rhinoceros?
The official Zoopedia lists 3 neutral cohabitants (African Savannah Elephant, Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe).
Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.
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