White Rino

Description:

The term "white" is believed to come from the Dutch and Afrikaans words for "wide" (referring to the mouth). This incorrect translation led to the name white rhino. White rino is actually darker than black rino. The white rhino has a downward-pointing, longer head. It also has a wide lip for grazing. The second horn is generally shorter than that of the black rhino, while the base of the first horn is very thick. It has a large hump on its neck.

Habitat:

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Notes:

The rhinos of Africa are in another stage of decimation with the rhino horn trade sky-rocketing, and the price of Rhino Horn becoming more valuable than cocaine. The cause of this is the mistaken belief in the East that the horn is a powerful aphrodisiac and enhancer.This species is now considered to be seriously threatened.