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