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Ceratotherium simum simum
The Southern White Rhinoceros has a thick grey hide and two long horns on its snout. They also have a wide, straight upper lip. Their legs are fairly slim, allowing them to run up to speeds of 45 kpm, which is amazing for their size. Rhinoceros have poor eyesight but their sense of smell is very good.
Savannah
Other names: Square-lipped Rhinoceros, Wide-lipped Rhinoceros Scientific Name: Ceratotherium simum simum IUCN Status: Near Threatened Height: 3.7–4 m Weight: Up to 2.4 tonnes Gestation: 16 months Number of young: 1
Spotted on Aug 11, 2010
Submitted on May 14, 2011
3 Comments
A beautiful image...
Hi Gregoria, this is a brilliant capture. Thank you for sharing. The perfect example of it's docile manner! To celebrate World Rhino Day today please add it to our mission:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1284...
What a beautiful picture Gregoria!