Points

30

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Near ThreatenedUncommon to spot
mammals • Rhinocerotidae

White Rhinoceros.

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Ceratotherium simum

A massive grazing rhino with a wide square mouth adapted to cropping short grass.

Category

mammals

Family

Rhinocerotidae

Size

1.7–1.9 m at shoulder, 1 700–2 300 kg

Points

30 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white rhinoceros in its natural range.

Overview

A massive grazing rhino with a wide square mouth adapted to cropping short grass.

How to identify it

Broad square lip, pronounced shoulder hump, head carried low, two horns.

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).

Diet

Short grasses

Behaviour

Cows and calves in loose groups; bulls territorial

When to look

EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal, crepuscular, and diurnal.

Where to see it

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  • Kruger National ParkZA
  • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi ParkZA
  • Hlane Royal National ParkSZ

Safety and etiquette

Location-protected species. Never share exact coordinates or geotagged photographs.

Verification and sources

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