WHITE RHINO

Ceratotherium simum

SHOULDER HEIGHT : 1,8m

MASS : Up to 2000 kg

GESTATION : 18 Months; single calf at intervals of 3 years.

The jaw is square and the head is carried low. Larger than the black rhinoceros, it is by contrast, far more placeid and less prone to attack. Curious by nature, tapping sounds draw its attention. In the event of a fast approach, get behind a tree. Eyesight is poor, but both hearing and smell are acute. The tail loops over the back when the animal is on the move. It can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h over short distances. It is fond of mud wallows and rubbing posts which are often polished to a fine surface. The calf walks in front of the mother.

Diet – They are grass eaters.