White Rhinoceros
(Ceratotherium simum)
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Details
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Shoulder Height
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: Males 1.8 m
: Females 1.6 m |
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Average Weight
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: Males 2000 - 2300 kg
: Females 1400 - 1600 kg
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Gestation
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: 16 Months |
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Number of Young
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: 1 Calf |
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Longevity
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: 45 years |
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S.C.I. Minimum Score
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: 70 |
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S.C.I. Record Score
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: 100 4/8 |
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Rowland Ward Minimum Length
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: 28" |
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Rowland Ward Record Length
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: 62 1/4" |
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General
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:White Rhinoceros are a species that once bordered on
the edge of extinction, but today enjoys an ever widening
area of distribution. They are characterized by the outgrowths
on the top of their muzzles. These outgrowths are made up
of a mass of tubular hair and are not attached to the skull
at all. The name White Rhinoceros is an Anglicization of
the original Dutch name, Wydde Lip Renoster, which translated
means Wide Lipped Rhinoceros, referring to the wide square
lip of this grazing animal. They are generally found in
solitary or in small groups. They are fond of short grass
and are often fond in open areas. |
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