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White rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

Photo by MattSalzberg
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Sabi sabi game reserve in south Africa

Species ID Suggestions

White Rhinoceros or Rhino

Ceratotherium simum
VanessaVermaak
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Smith Zoo
Hi Matt, please join the Rhino mission to help raise awareness of this majestic animal's plight: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12848241 You can also read today's blog full of information about the current Rhino situation in South Africa: http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/32047894336/species-spotlight-rhinos Happy World Rhino Day 2012!
VanessaVermaak
The white rhino has a flat lip and is a grazer. Differs from the black rhino, which has a more pointy lip and is a browser. Also quite a bit smaller. Very cool creatures.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2011

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