Southern White Rhinos, Ceratotherium simum simum are the second largest land mammal. They are grazers, found on the grassy savannahs of Southern Africa. Despite their name, Southern White Rhino's are actually grey in colour. The name is a misinterpretation of the Afrikaans word "weit" meaning wide.
Typically these rhinos live in thick bush covered savannahs, woodlands, and grasslands of long and short grasses for grazing. They spend half the day grazing, a third resting, and the rest of the time wallowing, scratching on tree stumps and renovating the landscape. The wallow in the landscape is just as important as the food, water and shelter. The mud is used as sun screen, to keep the biting insects off and a beauty aid to remove dead skin.
The more I learn about these magnificent animals the more I want to see them, as some of you may know several rhino species are critically endangered. Getting a chance to see these ones was truly a thrill.
Thanks for reading.
Scott
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There was an article in the LA Times last week about the last of the male white rhino. The picture of the zookeeper consoling him before he passed was heartbreaking.
Thank you for this post.
I read about it, too! So sad..
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Love your essay. Brilliant photo essay too.
It is a very large and impressive animal, the pictures were great, greetings @scottdphoto
Extraordinary animal must be respected, greetings
have the opportunity to encounter animals like the rhino is very grateful, because these animals are very rare and protected. I really want to see this animal, but no chance.
Nice post I like these photos
Hi @scottdphoto, impressive photos. To be able to see these rhinos is truly a privilege. Thank you for sharing your photos and info. Followed and upvoted.
Please do not stop posting...the real Unicorns...thank you for this!
Very imposant photos of these heavy but fast animals.
This animals are so big and beautiful, but unfortunately they are so defenseless before the onslaught of mankind and urbanization...
I hope we can save them for our children and grandchildren, not only in zoos but also in nature!
Oooh, wonderful, good job👌