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Black rhinoceros

Diceros bicornis

Description:

Large and robust. Dark-grey-brown. The skin looks naked but has a sprinkling of coarse bristles. There are two horns on top of the nose, the front one has a rounded base. The upper lip is triangular and muscular.(Smithers' mammals of southern africa a field guide. fourth edition)

Habitat:

Woodland

Notes:

Came drinking at the lodge lake, it ran like a dog, with small and agile little steps.

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7 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

:) every little effort helps and is appreciated! thank you Adriano

AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi 11 years ago

sure brendt

AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi 11 years ago

From the first day I've loved this program :) I bless nationalgeographic for having publicized it

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

I see you are new to PN Adriano. I am enjoying your photos already as I take mostly insects and spiders and this is a great change of pace for me. I love rhinos.

AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi 11 years ago

:) it is a bit too dark

AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi 11 years ago

thankyou :)

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

what a beauty! great series!

Windhoek, Namibia

Spotted on Jul 18, 2010
Submitted on Sep 12, 2012

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