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The cameraman in the video below has a close encounter with a group of white rhinos… With the only living male having died on March 19, 2018, the northern white rhinoceros subspecies is now functionally extinct. cottoni).Īt the time of writing, there are only two northern white rhinoceroses left, both of which are female. simum) and the northern white rhinoceros ( C. The white rhino has two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros ( C. It is one of two species of rhino found in Africa, and one of the five living species of rhino. The white rhinoceros is fourth-largest land mammal in the world only the three species of elephant are larger. Meet The White Rhinoceros: Introduction A female white rhino with her calf. Also known as the ‘odd-toed ungulates’, this group of hoofed mammals also contains the horses and the tapirs.

Rhinos are members of the mammalian order Perissodactyla.

A group of rhinos is known as a ‘crash’.

Where Found: Southern and eastern Africa.

Other Name(s): White rhino, square-lipped rhinoceros.

The species is targeted by poachers, and at the time of writing only two northern white rhinos (one of the species’ two subspecies) are left, meaning the subspecies is virtually extinct. It is found in the savannas of southern Africa, where it spends most of its time grazing and wallowing in mud. The other rhino species don't have hair, except on their ears and tail.The white rhinoceros is the largest of the five living rhino species. The African ones not, but the Asian ones do - this is quite amazing considering their weight! Fun Facts Are There Rhinos With Fur?Īctually you can't call it fur, but young Sumatran rhinos have hair all over their body. The Romans used rhino horns to manufacture drinking vessels, because they thought the horn could render poisonous drinks harmless (Romans often poisoned each other). The Chinese believe that horn powder can cure fever seizures and rheumatism and helps to remove toxic substances from the body. Unfortunately, the horn of the rhino is highly sought after. Sumatran Rhinoceros - Photo: Judy Whitton/Shutterstock Enemies and Threats Why Are Rhinos Being Hunted? In contrast to other rhinos, the Sumatran species has got some hair. The Sumatran rhino prefers to live in landscapes with hills and mountains and is very good at getting along in steep terrain. The Javan rhino weighs approximately 1.8 tons and the Indian rhino up to 2.2 tons. It is the smallest species and weighs „only“ between 1,100-2,200 lb (500-1,000 kg). Indian rhinos are bold: They even attack elephants if they invade their territory.

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Both have overlapping skin folds that look like an impressive armor. The Indian rhino is closely related to the Javan rhino, but lives in India. Javan Rhinoceros - Photo: Reinhol Leitner/Shutterstock A refreshing bath has yet another advantage, because it allows the Javanese rhino to use the help of hungry fish to get rid of ticks and leeches. This also protects it from insects as their jaws cannot cope with the thick layer of mud on its skin. It loves to wallow in the mud to cool its body. The Javan rhino lives in Indonesia in the dense evergreen forest next to small rivers and swamps. The Indian and the Javan rhino have one horn, while the Sumatran rhino has two horns. Indian Rhinoceros - Photo: Nataly Reinch/Shutterstock Anatomy and Appearance How Many Horns Do Asian Rhinos Have? They live Asia where they inhabit tropical rainforests and mountain forests, grasslands and swampy landscapes.

All three species are endangered to become extinct. The Asian rhinos include the Sumatran rhino, the Javan rhino, and the Indian rhino. Rhinoceros unicornis (Indian), Rhinoceros sondaicus (Javan), Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Sumatran)ġ-2 horns on the nose, massive body, short legs