Black Rhinoceros (Hook-lipped Rhinoceros),
Diceros Bicornis
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Height: |
Male = |
56-64 in (140-160 cm) |
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Female = |
54-62 in (140-160 cm) |
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Weight:
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Male =
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2,191-3,000 lbs (996-1,364 kg)
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Female =
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1,991-2,800 lbs (796-1,162 kg)
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Cool Fact:
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Noted for unpredictability, it is nearly as likely to charge as to run away when disturbed; when charging, it puffs and snorts like a steam engine, running with its tail erect at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 kph). | |
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