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Rhino

Rhino.

Description:

A Rhino has every right to live.

Habitat:

Zoo

Notes:

This is a Rhino I saw at the Huston Zoo. The thought of them disappearing from our planet is upsetting.

1 Species ID Suggestions

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago
White rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum White Rhinoceros


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5 Comments

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Rhinos have poor eyesight, but very well-developed senses of olfaction (smell) and hearing.
This might explain why a rhino will charge when startled.

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

It is so true CoushattaRene, A Rhino has every right to live!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

To help raise awareness for this magnificent animal join the Rhino mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1284...
You could also read up on the latest information about Rhinos in today's blog: http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/3204789...
Happy World Rhino Day 2012!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

as delicate as its status.... lovely picture

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Very upsetting indeed, though the black rhino is far more threatened than the white.

CoushattaRene
Spotted by
CoushattaRene

Houston, Texas, USA

Spotted on Dec 6, 2011
Submitted on Dec 21, 2011

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