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Difference between BLACK RHINO (Diceros bicornis) and WHITE RHINO (Ceratotherium simum) given that they are both gray ©Art WolfeThere is no colour difference between the two rhinos. The Dutch people named the grass-eating white rhino the “Weid mond rhino”, meaning “Wide-mouth rhino.” The English thought they were saying “white”, so it was all just a misinterpretation of the name. The black rhino has a hooked shaped mouth for feeding on trees. [shown] Even though the white rhino is less aggressive, there are still more incidents of them attacking people as they have a higher population and thus regular encounters with people.Other differences: Black Rhino (Hooked-lip Rhino) Smaller than the white rhino. A large bull weighs around 1000 kg/2,200 lbs. They have a rather small hooked shaped mouth for feeding on trees and shrubs. The black rhinos’ natural head posture is face upward, so there is no need for it to lift its’ head when feeding off trees. Black rhino are often found in thick vegetation which is possibly the reason why the female will often run in front of her calf to clear a pathway. The black rhino is short tempered and extremely aggressive. They are very solitary and seldom join up with other individuals. White Rhino (Broad-mouthed Rhino) Larger than black rhino. Large bulls reaching weights of 2500 kg./5,500 lbs. They have a very broad flat mouth which aids in feeding off large quantities of grass. A white rhinos’ natural head posture faces downward as its’ mouth is always close to the ground while grazing. They have a very distinct hump above the shoulders as well as a very prominent fold of skin at the lower parts of the shoulders. Being a very social animals it is not uncommon to see 10 or 15 white rhinos moving together and sometime more. White rhino are normally found in very open areas such as plains. The calf normally runs in front of its mother, with the mother using her horn to direct the calf by tapping it on the rear. Fact Source: http://southafrican-wildlife.blogspot.com/2008/10/difference-between-black-and-white.html For Anonymous by Request Other photos you may enjoy: African Elephant Twins Cheetah mom and Newborn litter Giraffe and Newborn

Difference between BLACK RHINO (Diceros bicornis) and WHITE RHINO (Ceratotherium simum) given that they are both gray ©Art Wolfe

There is no colour difference between the two rhinos. The Dutch people named the grass-eating white rhino the “Weid mond rhino”, meaning “Wide-mouth rhino.” The English thought they were saying “white”, so it was all just a misinterpretation of the name. The black rhino has a hooked shaped mouth for feeding on trees. [shown]

Even though the white rhino is less aggressive, there are still more incidents of them attacking people as they have a higher population and thus regular encounters with people.Other differences:

Black Rhino (Hooked-lip Rhino)

  • Smaller than the white rhino. A large bull weighs around 1000 kg/2,200 lbs.
  • They have a rather small hooked shaped mouth for feeding on trees and shrubs.
  • The black rhinos’ natural head posture is face upward, so there is no need for it to lift its’ head when feeding off trees.
  • Black rhino are often found in thick vegetation which is possibly the reason why the female will often run in front of her calf to clear a pathway.
  • The black rhino is short tempered and extremely aggressive.
  • They are very solitary and seldom join up with other individuals.

White Rhino (Broad-mouthed Rhino)

  • Larger than black rhino. Large bulls reaching weights of 2500 kg./5,500 lbs.
  • They have a very broad flat mouth which aids in feeding off large quantities of grass.
  • A white rhinos’ natural head posture faces downward as its’ mouth is always close to the ground while grazing.
  • They have a very distinct hump above the shoulders as well as a very prominent fold of skin at the lower parts of the shoulders.
  • Being a very social animals it is not uncommon to see 10 or 15 white rhinos moving together and sometime more.
  • White rhino are normally found in very open areas such as plains.
  • The calf normally runs in front of its mother, with the mother using her horn to direct the calf by tapping it on the rear.

Fact Source:
http://southafrican-wildlife.blogspot.com/2008/10/difference-between-black-and-white.html

For Anonymous by Request

Other photos you may enjoy:

African Elephant Twins

Cheetah mom and Newborn litter

Giraffe and Newborn

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