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Ceratotherium simum
Two mud covered rhinos after rolling in the edge of a water -hole to help cool and remove parasites. Usually there are Oxpecker birds to help removal of the parasites. The fully grown male animal 2000- 2300 kg and the female 1400-1600 kg Max horn length 1.58 mtrs Still poached in South Africa for the Asians.
Savanna and thorn-veldt
Spotted on Dec 26, 2008
Submitted on Jul 26, 2011
5 Comments
Thanks Smith'sZoo - I have added the mission!
Hi Mick, a friendly reminder on this World Rhino Day that you can add your spot to the Rhino's of the World mission! Love the mud spatter on them!
Majestic animal! Please add your amazing pics to "Rhino Horn is Not Medicine" mission to help raise awareness!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1284...
Really good spotting. Save the rhino!
wow nice pic. Really strong