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
Brett Boyer; Carol E Everhart; Haffley Family; Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 435; Carroll Kids
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