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The white rhinoceros, also known as the square-lipped rhinoceros, is a species of rhinoceros native to Africa. It is the largest species of rhinoceros, and also one of the largest land mammals, second only to the elephant. The white rhinoceros has two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros and the northern white rhinoceros.

Physical Features

The white rhinoceros has a large and broad body, with a thick and stocky build. It has a distinctive square-shaped lip, which it uses to graze on grass. Its skin is gray and has numerous folds, giving it a rough and wrinkled appearance. The white rhinoceros also has two horns on its snout, with the larger front horn measuring up to 1.8 meters in length.

Habitat and Distribution

The southern white rhinoceros is found in southern Africa, specifically in countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. The northern white rhinoceros, on the other hand, is a critically endangered subspecies with only two individuals remaining in captivity. The white rhinoceros is typically found in savannah grasslands and open woodland habitats, where it can graze on grasses and browse on leaves.

Behavior and Diet

The white rhinoceros is a herbivore, primarily grazing on a variety of grasses. It has a slow metabolism and can go several days without water, although it will drink water when it is available. The white rhinoceros is a solitary animal, except for mother-calf pairs and breeding pairs. It is also known to roll in mud and cover itself in mud as a way to regulate its body temperature and protect itself from insects.

Conservation Status

The white rhinoceros is listed as a near-threatened species, with the southern subspecies being more numerous than the critically endangered northern subspecies. The main threat to the white rhinoceros is poaching for their horns, which are highly valued in some cultures for their medicinal and cultural properties. Conservation efforts are being made to protect the white rhinoceros, including anti-poaching measures and the establishment of protected areas and national parks.