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White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

Description:

The White Rhino was nearly extinct 100 years ago, numbers have recovered somewhat (but still to a fraction of original populations) however once again they are under intense threat from poaching for horns, even in well protected parks such as Kruger National Park. This young animal was taking a rest while his mother was drinking. Note the Red-billed Oxpecker on his back!



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16 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 8 months ago

To this little baby Rhino: Happy World Rhino Day! Please know that there are humans out there trying to save your kind!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 9 months ago

man these babies are so cute! thanks for joining mission Adam!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 9 months ago

Majestic animal! Please add your amazing pics to "Rhino Horn is Not Medicine" mission to help raise awareness!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1284...

matimar1
matimar1 11 months ago

What a little baby.

chebeague3
chebeague3 a year ago

Nice spotting

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 a year ago

Love the bird sitting on (or behind) the baby. Adorable spotting and photo

chebeague2
chebeague2 a year ago

Very cute! :)

Ietermagog
Ietermagog a year ago

What a lovely baby!

turtles2penguins
turtles2penguins a year ago

so cute!

AdamRiley
AdamRiley a year ago

Thanks for the great comments everyone, baby rhinos really are cute!

Carolina
Carolina a year ago

omg this so incredible cute!

CourtneyVerk
CourtneyVerk a year ago

Nice shot!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland a year ago

So cute! Nice shot!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Lovely photo Adam! I was surprised at how non-aggressive & easy to approach the white rhino were - compared to their cousin the black rhino!
Please can you add this to the Symbiotic Relationships mission?

Seema
Seema a year ago

Sitting like a human baby. Adorable:)

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler a year ago

Fantastic picture Adam!

Greater Giyani Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Lat: -23.27, Long: 30.99

Spotted on Jun 21, 2011
Submitted on Feb 21, 2012

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