The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
How do you tell Black and White Rhino apart?
Afrikaans names: Swart Renoster / Wit Renoster
Photo © Steven Herbert
Firstly, don't go by colour. Ignore the white and the black bits of their name! Rather look at the head shape. The White Rhino (above) has a log heavy-looking head that hangs down (remember it eats grass). The mouth is also square. The Black Rhino (below) has a smaller head that is held higher. The mouth is pointed.
Photo © Steven Herbert