White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum) Standing 180cm/72” tall at the
shoulder and build like a tank, the White Rhino is much less
aggressive than the Black Rhino. Both species have two hardened
keratin horns, with the front horn much longer than the back.
The White Rhino has a wide lip and graze in comparison with the
Black Rhino which has a narrow lip and browse. Fleeing, they run
with their heads close to the ground with the calve in front of
the mother. Rhino have a distinctive whale-like communication
squeal. They can’t see that well, but they have superior smell
and hearing. Two bulls fighting communicate with harsh moaning
and groaning sounds. Often bothered by vectors such as lice and
flies, they enjoy mud baths, especially during the hot midday
hours. Rubbing posts and dung heaps indicate their territory. A
thick skinned animal. The best shot would be slight quartering
away, flanking the arrow behind the shoulder blade and through
the ribs. SCI - 70” Rowland Ward - 28” May not be hunted with a
bow in Sout