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Southern White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum
Mammal

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Step into the world of our southern white rhinoceroses and unlock the wonders of these extraordinary creatures

A group of southern white rhinos grazing in their enclosure

Southern white rhinos are one of the largest and heaviest land animals in the world. They have an immense body and large head, a short neck and broad chest.

Whilst rhinos communicate vocally, using a wide range of sounds including snarling, wailing and squeaking. Non-verbal communication is also used, particularly during breeding courtship.

Southern white rhinos are mainly social animals. They aggregate in small herds that consists of females and juvenile calves. Male usually remain solitary.  

Quick facts

Distribution:

South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya

Habitat:

Savannah, plains, grassland

Conservation Status:

Near Threatened

Fun fact

There is no difference in the skin colour of white and black rhinos, despite their names