Southern White Rhino
Did you know?
Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same material that makes up our hair. There is no medicinal value to this horn.
Sponsors
February 2020 : Brett Boyer
March 2020 : Carol Everhart
April 2020 : The Naughton Family; Shannon Collins
May 2020 : Bonnie Gill/ Elizabeth Gill; Peggy Seib
June 2020 : Renee Swantek; Glenn Reagle
September 2020 : Paul & Barbara Bond
March 2020 : Carol Everhart
April 2020 : The Naughton Family; Shannon Collins
May 2020 : Bonnie Gill/ Elizabeth Gill; Peggy Seib
June 2020 : Renee Swantek; Glenn Reagle
September 2020 : Paul & Barbara Bond
Habitat
Savannah woodlands and grasslands in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Size
11-16 feet long, 5-6 feet tall
Weight
Up to 4 tons
Lifespan
Approximately 40 years
Diet
Short turf grasses
Reproduction
1 born after a 16-18 month gestation
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Threats
Poaching, habitat destruction and drought