Southern white rhino ISL Keeper Talk
Irish Name: Srónbheannach bán deisceartach
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
The Southern white rhinoceros is one of two subspecies of white rhinoceros, the largest of the rhino species and the third largest land mammal species in the world after African and Asian elephants. Southern white rhinos can weigh up to 2,500 kg and have a wide flat mouth, thick grey skin and two horns – one large horn to the front and a smaller horn further up their nose. Their horns are made of keratin, the same material as skin, nails and hair.
Check out our ISL Keeper Talk below!
Southern white rhino ISL Keeper Talk
Irish Name: Srónbheannach bán deisceartach
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
The Southern white rhinoceros is one of two subspecies of white rhinoceros, the largest of the rhino species and the third largest land mammal species in the world after African and Asian elephants. Southern white rhinos can weigh up to 2,500 kg and have a wide flat mouth, thick grey skin and two horns – one large horn to the front and a smaller horn further up their nose. Their horns are made of keratin, the same material as skin, nails and hair.
Check out our ISL Keeper Talk below!
Southern white rhino ISL Keeper Talk
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