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White Rhino

Scientific name: Ceratotherium simum

 

White rhinos are the second largest land mammals in the world. Their large horns and sizeable bulk make them powerful animals. The white rhino is distinct from the black rhino by its square lip. They have two horns which can be used for defence and attack. These horns grow 8cm every year and have been known to grow as long as 1.5m.

To cope with the hot climate, rhinos love to wallow in the mud. This acts as a natural sunblock. Female rhinos only have babies every 2 ½ to 5 years. This means that the population is slow-growing and increases the threat they face.

Near Threatened (Inc. Bar)

  1. At Noah's Ark...

    We have 2 White Rhinos... Rumba and Rumbull.

  2. We live...

    On the hill next to the Flying Field, opposite the Maze.

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  1. Size Fact

    White rhinos weigh between 1.4 and 3.6 tonnes.

  2. Food Fact

    Rhinos eat so much that they can produce 22kg of dung per day!

  3. Fun Fact

    The rhino’s footprint looks like the Ace of Clubs.

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