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White Rhinocerous

Ceratotherium simum

Photo by MickGrant
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Two mud covered rhinos after rolling in the edge of a water -hole to help cool and remove parasites. Usually there are Oxpecker birds to help removal of the parasites. The fully grown male animal 2000- 2300 kg and the female 1400-1600 kg
Max horn length 1.58 mtrs Still poached in South Africa for the Asians.

Habitat:

Savanna and thorn-veldt

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Comments (5)
MickGrant
Thanks Smith'sZoo - I have added the mission!
Smith Zoo
Hi Mick, a friendly reminder on this World Rhino Day that you can add your spot to the Rhino's of the World mission! Love the mud spatter on them!
Smith Zoo
Majestic animal! Please add your amazing pics to "Rhino Horn is Not Medicine" mission to help raise awareness! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12848241
Ietermagog
Really good spotting. Save the rhino!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Rhinos of The World
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PublishedJuly 26, 2011

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