White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

Male rhinos use their horns in displays to scare off competing males that want their territory or want to mate with the same female. A rhino mother also uses her horn to physically guide the rhino calf into safe areas.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Threatened

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