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Rhino RidgeCeratotherium simum simum
Rhino in Reserve*** A couple or more of the following images have been rated, by me, as containing Mature Content. There is no intention of offence, the images refer to natural animal functions and behaviour, but may be deemed by some to be unsuitable for younger eyes or those of a delicate mind. ***
During our recent South African adventures, we stayed for a few days at a game lodge, Rhino Ridge, in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal. The lodge was aptly named as we came across on a daily basis several rhinoceroses. These were all of the species known as southern white rhino, (Ceratotherium simum simum). These creatures are not white but grey in colour and the appellation "white" is thought by some to be a corruption of an Afrikans word "wyd" meaning "wide", such referring to the very wide mouth and lips on these rhino. Rhino are an endangered species being sought and killed by poachers for their horns which are thought by several misguided Asian cultures to provide t
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I like to see his skin texture in this image.
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He's covered in dried mud, Mayumi, but the texture and skeleton shows through. You can see the outline of ribs and that shows him to be fit - no excess fat.
Many Thanks
David
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