Picture courtesy of Alan Morton, Wildlife Photographer
Square-lipped (White) Rhinoseros
Shoulder height: 1,8m
Mass: Up to 2000 kg
Gestation: 18 months. One calf at intervals of three years
Duration of life: 40 years
Speed: 40 km/h short distances
They are rarely aggressive and are rather placid, even-tempered animals.
Curious by nature. Tapping sounds draw its attention. Eyesight poor, hearing and sense of smell acute.
Fond of mud wallows. Rubbing posts often polished to a fine surface.
Calf walks in front of the mother.
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