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Rhino PicturesThe rhinoceros pictures on this page are all of white rhino, as opposed to the critically-endangered black rhino which is much harder to locate and photograph.The names have nothing to do with colour - both white and black rhino are in fact greyish-brown. These prehistoric looking animals love wallowing in muddy pools and also like to dustbathe, so the colour you see is also often influenced by this behavior. Both rhino species are hunted by poachers for their horns which, sadly, are still sought after as ingredients for traditional Chinese medicine or for use as dagger handles. |
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Prominent Square Lip The numbers of white rhino in South Africa's Kruger National Park have increased substantially in recent years, particularly in the south of the park, providing excellent picture opportunities for those enjoying a Kruger safari. Distinct Size Difference White rhino on the other hand are massive animals and classified as the second largest land mammal after the African elephant - although they are outweighed by hippo! Conservation Success Story It's also the area from which most of the world's white rhino can today trace their ancestry, thanks to early rhino capture and relocation initiatives. See the Rhino Capture article for more on this conservation success story. To find out more about both black and white rhino, try using the search box below: Return to top of Rhino Pictures |
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