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
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