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White Rhinoceroses
The White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the most numerous species of rhinoceros, found in the grasslands and savannas of southern Sudan and South Africa. This rhinoceros weighs up to 2.3 tonnes, and is recognizable by its distinctive hump on the nape of its neck. Poached for its horns, the White Rhinoceros is endangered and dependent on conversation. Learn more about this species of rhinoceros in this category.
119 Questions
How many northern white rhinos are still alive today?
there are 14,500 remaining white rhinos but at least one is killed by poaching each day
Who are poachers of the white rhino?
Hunters and Poachers who want to sell the Rhino's Horn. The Horn is believed to contain medicinal properties by Chinese medicine whereas it is just a piece of skin like our nails. Because of their horns, Rhinos were killed in thousands over the past couple of decades.
Why do white rhinos not need to be camouflaged?
Adult rhinos are too big to be troubled by any predators, and Young rhinos are protected by their mothers.
Besides, their mud gray natural color lets them blend in quite well anyhow.
What inherited traits do white rhinos have?
inherited trait is something you you get from cheesburgers
Why are white rhinoceros endangered?
It was heavily hunted for trophies, and for its horn. In some societies the horn is considered to have medicinal properties, and in other it's highly sought after for ornamental purposes.
It's still at risk due to poaching, and the relatively small numbers of animals that still exist in the wild.
"No rhinos can't swim" A quick google reveals http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2280863703_b6147f5638.jpg?v=0 so I assume they can.
How much does a white rhinos skin weigh?
If you're talking about just the skin, anywhere between 25 and 55 kilograms, although a lot depends on the thickness of the leather.
Be very wary of purchasing Rhino skin. Unless it's sourced legally, not only is it probably highly illegal, you may also break quarantine laws bringing it int a country.
Mainly grass, and low lying vegetation. There is a very strong argument supporting that fact that there is no such animal as a 'white rhino'. The word 'white' is a result of a mstranslation from Dutch into Afrikaans into English. The word 'white' in English is a mistranslation and mispronunciation of the Dutch word 'wijde' meaning 'wide' refering to the width of the animals mouth. However the common name for this animal should be 'square lipped rhino'. The name white may also come from the waters in which the rhino lived, or the light coloured mud in which the Rhino wallowed making it look white, when if fact is was notwhite at all
What climate do rhinoceros live in?
Usually Boggy Marsh Lands And Places where they can Get Lots Of Water..If you Have Anymore Questions Come to me!
Where could you find a White Rhino in the wild?
you could find white rhinos in the wild savannahs of Africa
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What special adaptations does the white rhino have ro survive?
they are grazing herbivores, and need a large amount of food per day. The have large and broad lips for a bigger mouthful to fill there tummy!!
What is the white rhinos enemies?
It is a common misconception that humans are the biggest enemies of white rhinos, however humans are the least of their problems. The white rhinos true enemy is of course the ever so fierce Gungan from planet Naboo.
