Species Spotlight: White Rhino

What is a group of rhinos called?
Together, a group of rhinos is called a crash.

What Is rhino horn made of?
Rhino horn is made of keratin—the same protein which is the basis for human nails and hair.

Which sense do rhinos rely on most?
Rhinos have poor vision and rely heavily on their strong sense of smell.

Habitat

White rhinos live in long and short grass savanna areas in grasslands.
Black and white

Two genetically different subspecies exist, the northern and southern white rhino and are found in two different regions in Africa.
Threats

Poaching for their horn is the main threat to white rhinos.
Interesting Fact

White rhinos are the second largest land mammals, with most living in four African countries – Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.