Endangered Species
Black Rhinoceros
The Black Rhinoceros is one of two Rhinos native to Africa, along with the slightly larger and more numerous White Rhinoceros. Poaching and habitat loss has caused the Black Rhino population to decrease in Southern Africa. A stronghold for the Black Rhino is Namibia's Etosha National Park. (http://traveltips.usatoday.com/endangered-animals-savanna-62149.html) Black Rhinos eat off trees and shrubs, so they are primary consumers. (http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/black-rhinoceros/)
African Wild Dog
African Wild Dogs are pack hunters and normally weigh 50 to 70 pounds. The African Wild Dog population has decreased due to disease, habitat loss, and hunting from livestock owners. They are now one of the most endangered carnivores on earth. They can be spotted at several parks in Southern and Eastern Africa. (http://traveltips.usatoday.com/endangered-animals-savanna-62149.html) The African Wild Dog is a Tertiary Consumer.(http://savannabiomeassignment.weebly.com/uploads/2/0/3/0/20304725/9704583_orig.jpeg)
Keystone Species
African Elephants
Elephants prevent the Savanna from turning into a woodland. Elephants maintain the maturity trees grow to by pushing them over and eating them. With Elephants maintaining tree growth, grass is able to grow and feed grazing animals. (http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/keystone-species/) Elephants eat plants, so they are primary consumers.