Save Our Rhinos
By Aleksandr
White Rhinoceros Fact File
The White Rhino is an African rhino. There are two types of white rhino, the northern and the southern. The southern white rhinos populate Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. The northern white rhino species is extinct in the wild and only 6 left in captivity in the world.
The White Rhinoceros first named by the Dutch 'wijd' which means 'wide' in English, named for their wide lips. However, the early English-African settlers mistranslated the word and thought it as 'white'. This is why the Black Rhinoceros is called the 'black' rhino because it has a square lips.
The White Rhino is the largest species of rhino in more than one way. They are the highest populated rhino species with 17,460 recorded at the end of 2007. They also have the largest build, weighing up to 3,500 kilograms and have a height of up to 1.83 metres. They also have the largest head of all the rhinos, just for the purpose of eating grass only.
Single White Rhino
Baby Rhino with Parent
Showing off my Square Lips
Interesting Rhino Facts
2. Rhinos are related to horses and zebras.
3. Rhinos can run up to 60 km per hour.
4. Rhinos roll in mud to prevent sunburn.
5. Rhinos have only one danger, us humans.
Threats to All Rhinos
White Rhino
Continent: Africa
Black Rhino
Continent: Africa
Indian Rhino
Continent: Asia
Sumatran Rhino
Continent: Asia
Javan Rhino
Continent: Asia