The White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is a grazer in the family Rhinocerotidae. It is recognized by its wide or squared mouth, indicating that it is a grazer. This is the second-largest land mammal and the largest in the Rhinocerotidae family. It inhabits eastern and southern grassland habitats and is divided into two species: northern and southern white rhinoceros. The white rhinoceros is very social with territorial males controlling a group of females and their calves. The gray-colored body is massive, head large, chest broad, and neck short. The snout has horn-like growth, with the horn close to the snout being the largest.
White Rhinoceros' have a total body length between 11.2’-13.8’ (3.4-4.2 m), standing shoulder height of 5.7’-7.1’ (1.75-2.15 m), body width of 3.4’-4.3’ (1.05-1.32 m), and a typical weight in the range of 3,968-5,512 lb (1,800-2,500 kg). The front horn of the White Rhinoceros has a length between 37.4”-59” (95-150 cm) while the rear horn has a length of 17.7”-21.7” (45-55 cm). White Rhinoceros' have lifespans between 35-50 years.
The White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is a grazer in the family Rhinocerotidae. It is recognized by its wide or squared mouth, indicating that it is a grazer. This is the second-largest land mammal and the largest in the Rhinocerotidae family. It inhabits eastern and southern grassland habitats and is divided into two species: northern and southern white rhinoceros. The white rhinoceros is very social with territorial males controlling a group of females and their calves. The gray-colored body is massive, head large, chest broad, and neck short. The snout has horn-like growth, with the horn close to the snout being the largest.
White Rhinoceros' have a total body length between 11.2’-13.8’ (3.4-4.2 m), standing shoulder height of 5.7’-7.1’ (1.75-2.15 m), body width of 3.4’-4.3’ (1.05-1.32 m), and a typical weight in the range of 3,968-5,512 lb (1,800-2,500 kg). The front horn of the White Rhinoceros has a length between 37.4”-59” (95-150 cm) while the rear horn has a length of 17.7”-21.7” (45-55 cm). White Rhinoceros' have lifespans between 35-50 years.
