White Rhinoceros

overview

Slate-grey with a broad, squared lip for grazing on short grasses.Ā  White Rhinoceros is derived from the Afrikaans word “wyd”, meaning “wide”, describing its mouth.Ā  Rhino are short-sighted with acute senses of smell and hearing.Ā  Rhino are the second largest land animal.

All about the White Rhinoceros

Height
1.8m
Weight
1,800-2,700kg
Diet
Grasses
Gestation Period
16 months
Life Span
Up to 50 years
Threats
Poaching and habitat fragmentation