Rhinos

The name Rhinoceros means "nose horn "and is often shortened to Rhino.The white Rhino is the largest rhino species and can weigh over 3500kg(77001b) and is the largest land mammal after the Elephant .Elephants can grow to be 7000kg(150001b) Rhinos can grow over 6 feet tall and more than 11 feet in length.Rhinos have thick sensitive skin which can be sensitive to sun birds and insect bites which is why they like wallow so much when the mud dries it acts as protection.They also have small brains but this doesn't mean they a stupid .Rhinos horns a made from a protein called keratin the same substance that finger nails and hair are made of. They are plant eaters (Herbivores), they se teeth not horns for defense .A group of Rhinos is called a 'herd" or a crash. Rhino pregnancies last forever.They have poor eye sight but very well developed senses of olfaction(small) and hearing.Visit our website www.pearlafric.com for fascinating tour packages or email us on info@pearlafric.com ,innomanda@pearlafric.com for bookings and inquiries. “Get ready for your unforgettable experience: we shall make it happen!”