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Diceros bicornis
Spotted on Sep 24, 2012
Submitted on Sep 24, 2012
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Most rhinos use piles of dung to leave “messages” for other rhinos.
Nuances in the smell of dung can tell a rhino a lot about others in the area. Each rhino’s smell is unique and identifies its owner. The dung of a young rhino smells different than that of an adult. A male’s dung smells different than a female’s, and the dung of a female estrus gives off a different odor than that of a non-reproductive female. Combined with urine left along trails, dung piles create invisible “borders” around a rhino’s territory.
Such a beautiful series!
Berndt--done! Thank you for telling me!
Awsome picture!
Another beautiful series Emily! Thank you for adding it to the Rhino Mission and for helping us to spread the word: Rhino Horn is Not Medicine! I look forward to see many more! Well done!