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Published: 2018-09-23 06:31:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 586; Favourites: 102; Downloads: 11
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Description Rhino Ridge

Ceratotherium 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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Comments: 31

suezn [2018-11-05 08:19:54 +0000 UTC]

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Okavanga In reply to suezn [2018-11-06 07:25:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

Cheers

David

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rdungan1918 [2018-10-02 20:08:08 +0000 UTC]

I like this one too.Β  Great lighting

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Okavanga In reply to rdungan1918 [2018-10-03 06:42:51 +0000 UTC]

Early evening light, Bob. Works a treat.

Many thanks

David

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AnnaZLove [2018-10-01 23:11:57 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Okavanga In reply to AnnaZLove [2018-10-02 07:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Pretty young female rhino, Anna!

Many thanks

David

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AnnaZLove In reply to Okavanga [2018-10-02 23:24:22 +0000 UTC]


You are very welcome!

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LindArtz [2018-09-27 04:11:28 +0000 UTC]

!! !

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2018-09-27 13:58:18 +0000 UTC]

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DebasishPhotos [2018-09-26 10:50:49 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot.

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Okavanga In reply to DebasishPhotos [2018-09-27 14:06:10 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks,

David

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DebasishPhotos In reply to Okavanga [2018-09-28 05:08:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Zoomer1958 [2018-09-25 14:58:16 +0000 UTC]

Terrific photo, David!Β  It's a treat to see photos of animals on location rather than in a zoo.Β  There's something so prehistoricΒ about these beasts, reminding me of several extinct species: MegaceropsΒ comes to mind.

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Okavanga In reply to Zoomer1958 [2018-09-26 06:10:30 +0000 UTC]

Yes, indeed, Brett. Animals in the wild where they belong.Β  The rhinos can be traced back to the Eocene period in geological history,that is 10s of millions of years ago. So, prehistoric is an apt description.

David

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Cyklopi [2018-09-25 11:42:44 +0000 UTC]

cute rihno, cute photo! 😊

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Okavanga In reply to Cyklopi [2018-09-26 06:11:25 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!!

David

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thewolfcreek [2018-09-25 08:26:16 +0000 UTC]

Good shot and capture...

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Okavanga In reply to thewolfcreek [2018-09-26 06:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, Steven.

David

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thewolfcreek In reply to Okavanga [2018-09-26 09:03:57 +0000 UTC]

You are always very welcome David...

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LewiARTs [2018-09-24 13:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Those Rhinos are still living happily ever after in freedom, I think.

Great shot, David!


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Okavanga In reply to LewiARTs [2018-09-25 07:11:22 +0000 UTC]

So far as we know, Doris, Hluhluwe Reserve has a very good record against poachers. Very highly policed and very strict entry controls. So, the rhinos are free and happy.

Many Thanks

David

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LewiARTs In reply to Okavanga [2018-10-23 03:53:46 +0000 UTC]

What happiness for these rhinos, not all have it so well

Always my pleasure, David!

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AlfaArtz [2018-09-23 20:19:46 +0000 UTC]

How did ya take that shot?!

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Okavanga In reply to AlfaArtz [2018-09-24 06:53:06 +0000 UTC]

Zoom lens at full extension - 560 mm, from the back of a land cruiser.

Cheers

David

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AlfaArtz In reply to Okavanga [2018-09-24 13:32:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh Wow


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Okavanga In reply to AlfaArtz [2018-09-25 07:12:17 +0000 UTC]

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sophiexxth [2018-09-23 16:14:21 +0000 UTC]

Cute

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Okavanga In reply to sophiexxth [2018-09-24 06:53:20 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks

David

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LuLupoo [2018-09-23 12:12:44 +0000 UTC]

This a great shot

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Okavanga In reply to LuLupoo [2018-09-24 06:53:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly, Lucy.

Cheers

David

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LuLupoo In reply to Okavanga [2018-09-24 11:52:09 +0000 UTC]

Always my pleasure David

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