White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum


Habitat: Grassland with permanent water sources

Weight: Male: 2000-2400 kilos | Female: 1300-1600 kilos

Diet: Herbivore — Mostly grasses

Lifespan: 40-45 years

Gestation: 16 months

Threats: Poaching • Habitat loss • Political instability

A white rhinoceros cools itself down from the water's edge.

A white rhinoceros cools itself down from the water's edge.