The West African black rhino,one of four subspecies of rhinoceros,was declared extinct in 2006.Their horns were believed by many to hold medicinal value.What is the most likely reason for the extinction of the West African black rhino?

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The most likely reason for the extinction of the West African black rhino is overexploitation, as their horns were believed to hold medicinal value and were therefore heavily hunted for human use.

The West African Black Rhino,one of Four Subspecies of Rhinoceros,was