Rhinoceros - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Throughout the eons, close to 100 known rhinoceros species have existed. Today, only five species continue the line: two native to Africa and three native to Asia. What all rhinos have in common are one or two horns, a broad chest, thick skin, poor eyesight, excellent hearing, and a fondness for rolling in the mud.
Black rhino | Chester Zoo animals
Black rhinos are among the most fascinating and endangered animals on the planet. Recognisable by their unique hooked lips, they expertly navigate dense vegetation to feed on leaves and shrubs. These remarkable creatures are not only vital to their ecosystem, but also face significant threats from poaching and habitat loss.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago - Animals at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Black rhinos are quadrupedal (they walk on four legs) and walk on their toes, with their feet supported by a fleshy pad. They run quickly and are capable of reaching speeds up to 35 mph. They are generally solitary animals. Females with recent offspring, however, continue to associate with their young until shortly before the birth of new ...
Rhinoceros - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
Rhinos are native to eastern and southern Africa, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Female rhinos give birth to a single calf, which weighs over 100 pounds! A group of rhinos is sometimes called a "crash"!
Southern Black Rhino | Abilene Zoo Animals
The Southern Black Rhino is an indomitable giant! Known scientifically as Diceros bicornis minor, it is a subspecies of the Black Rhino whose footprints are etched powerfully on Southern African soil. Unfortunately, the Southern Black rhino has fallen victim to excessive poaching and habitat destruction and almost succumbed to their devastation.
Black Rhino - Potter Park Zoo
Black rhinos are very fast and can reach speeds of 35 mph. Black rhinos run on their toes. The word rhinoceros comes from two Greek words: Rhino means nose, and ceros means horn. Because of their tank-like build and deadly horns, rhinos have no natural predators.
White Rhinoceros - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
While once abundant throughout sub-Saharan Africa, white rhinos now live in small pockets of southern Africa, in long- and short-grass savanna and shrubland habitats. Only five countries are home to 99 percent of white rhinos: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Of those, the vast majority are found in South Africa.
White Rhinoceros - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
With more than 100 calves born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, we are one of the world’s leaders in white rhino breeding already, aided by scientific research on nutrition and the reproductive health of our herd.
Rhinoceros | Little Rock Zoo
Native to eastern and southern Africa, Black Rhinos are known for their imposing stature and prehistoric appearance. Despite their name, Black Rhinos can range in color from gray to brown to black, depending on their habitat and the color of the mud they wallow in.
Animals - Toronto Zoo
Rhinos are usually solitary animals. Weight: Males up to 2,200 kg. Females 1,600 kg. Newborn 65-70 kg. Jungle and alluvial plain grasslands are primary habitats. It is found in marshy lowlands. Tall grass, thick forests, and swamps are preferred. The rhino spends a significant amount of time during the day, wallowing in mud or marshy pools.