Tag: rhino

02.24.2014

How may neck bones does a rhino have?

Rhinos have seven vertebrae in their necks, the same number as all other mammals, from bats to giraffes.  

02.21.2014

Historically, rhinos were not only killed for just their horns

In addition to their horns, rhinos have been killed through the ages for their meat and skin. In India, the…View Full Release »

02.19.2014

Just veggies for us rhinos, thanks.

Rhinos are entirely vegetarian and their diets include some plants that contain potentially toxic chemicals. The candelabra euphorbia, for example,…View Full Release »

02.17.2014

Who's the hairiest of them all?

Except for the Sumatran rhino, which may have hair covering much of its body, the four other rhino species are…View Full Release »

02.13.2014

Rhino De-horning

Rhinos are sometimes de-horned to discourage poaching.  This rhino from Zimbabwe has been tranquilized for the procedure, which causes the…View Full Release »

02.12.2014

Why Did The Rhino Cross the Road?

Why did the rhino cross the road?  This greater one-horned rhino in India’s Kaziranga National Park may have wanted a…View Full Release »

02.10.2014

Rhino Art? You be the judge.

Rhino art: a “butt painting” made by Stan, a popular white rhino at the North Carolina Zoo.

02.07.2014

Anti-poaching patrols in India's Manas National Park

Anti-poaching patrols in India’s Manas National Park are conducted on foot, in vehicles and on elephant-back, which gives forest guards…View Full Release »

02.03.2014

A Rhino "Crash"

One of the most popular sculptures at the Houston Zoo is this white rhino busting though a brick wall.

02.02.2014

Rhinos translocation project at Manas National Park, Assam, India

To date, 25 greater one-horned rhinos have been reintroduced to Manas National Park, 10 wild-caught animals translocated from the Pobitora…View Full Release »