Southern white rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum simum
ok. 170 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 1 800–2 500 kgSamce
Southern white rhinoceros — size comparison
The southern white rhinoceros inhabits African savannas and open grasslands. It has a huge body, a heavy head and two horns made of keratin. Naturally grey skin
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 170 cm
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Southern white rhinoceros — size comparison — facts and sources
The southern white rhinoceros inhabits African savannas and open grasslands. It has a huge body, a heavy head and two horns made of keratin. Naturally grey skin takes on different tones from soil and mud. A broad, nearly rectangular mouth is adapted to grazing close to the ground.
It collects most food with its head lowered, moving between grazing areas, water and resting places. Mud baths help protect the skin from sunlight and insects. Adult males defend territories, while females and young may gather in small groups. Scent left at dung sites communicates information to other rhinos.
Na planszy przyjmujemy 170 cm w barku, wewnątrz źródłowego zakresu 150–180 cm. Mierzymy do wyniesienia nad przednimi kończynami, nie do rogu lub czubka uszu. Dorosły samiec może ważyć ponad dwie tony. Kłusownictwo pozostaje istotnym zagrożeniem.