white rhino by mickuk50
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morning all :o)
is`nt it marvellous that 9 times out of 10 when the kids are off school the weather is terrible .we`ve had one day where its been half decent .just another shot from south lakes today .got some more info :
DESCRIPTION: This is the worlds second largest land mammal by mass. Weighing up to three tonnes, only the African elephant is larger.
This animal is a docile and peaceful grazer of the African savannah. Unfortunately, because of human intervention and the belief in many countries of the East that rhino horn has magical properties, the horn commands an extremely high price. This has led to rhino populations throughout the world being decimated in this century.
STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION: There are 5 distinct species, the Asian: one horned (around 2400), the Black: (around 3100), the White: (around 11670), the Sumatran: (around 300) and the Javan: (around 60 animals left). The numbers given are recent estimates.
They are so vulnerable to mans weapons, there was possibly only 30 White rhinos left at the end of the last century. The word 'white' is derived from the Afrikaans word for wide, and relates to its wide mouth, not its colour. This mouth acts as a giant lawnmower taking up vast quantities of grass.
The horns of rhino are unusual in that they lie along the middle of the snout and do not have a bony centre. They are made of many fibres of the same chemical that makes hair and nails. Sadly the Far Eastern cultures prize rhino horn for its so-called medicinal properties. Even though it is only the same as finger nails. In parts of Arabia the horns are used as a status symbol and made into dagger handles. To get the horns the animals are killed.
LIFE HISTORY: Rhinos rely mostly on their sense of smell and they have rather poor vision. Their hearing is good. Rhinos make many sounds, from roars and squeals to bleats, they sound too gentle for such massive animals.
thanks for taking a look and take care
mick
Comments (43)
alhak
Hey Mick, great photo and postwork on the framing. excellent my friend!
Mad-Mike
Very cool capture Mick! I don't know, rhinos always seem to have a sad face to me lol! thanks for sharing that info as well. good day to you Mick.
durleybeachbum
Excellent portrait of this creature, and I really love the frame, it suits it well!
G_Mansco
Thanks for your info! Great shot and presentation ;O)
kimariehere
beautiful rhino capture and pov!!... loved the info !
jeroni
fantastic shot my friend
Kyms_Cave
When you look at this beautiful creature it is hard to believe anyone could harm them and for such a stupid thing..your photo shows a very real softness about this animal..those horns are amazing..
babuci
WoW Mick, this is perfect. Amazing capture. So sad what human can do.
fredster66
Very interesting and an extremely cool shot Mick. Very well done.
SapUS59
great capture Mick !!, thats some very interesting facts on rhinos that i never knew, thanks for sharing.
Meisiekind
What a lovely shot of our dearly beloved Rhino!!! Their exsistance is truly in the balance here in Africa! Stunning framing too my friend!! xx
phill456
Great photo and very appealing framing,which does the picture justice. Excellent.
countess8
this is wonderful capture and gtreat post work mick , and love reading the info just so sad what humans do to animals, so many have species have become extinct already how many more before we stop. fatastic work hugs cj xxx
timtripp
great shot!
mink
he is soooooooo cute but i would not like to get to close
ledwolorz
Wonderful photo
Doriutz
Fantastic shot and I love the presentation. Excellent work :)
rockstrider
Excellently captured Mick and a fantastic presentation! Great work mate!!
JeffG7BRJ
You have surpassed yourself Mick, excellent all round, the image the postwork and presentation. Superb work and a fantastic informative narrative as well. Bravo Mick Bravo!!!!!
tennesseecowgirl
this is EXCELLENT!! loved reading about this wonderful animal, so sad what people will do for a profit.
auntietk
Amazing image! That's just too cool. Very nicely done, my friend!
beachzz
Great foto, Mick, and I love the info you included as well. Humankind does manage to make a mess of things, doesn't it??
CavalierLady
Wonderful closeup, Mick... perfect pov with wonderful color and detail. I like the postwork and framing too!
lizzibell
great capture...
annie5
This is an amazing animal..thanks for the info! :)
DCLEW2
Excellent capture. nicely framed.
Charberry
Excellent! I feel sorry for the rhino, and hope they can be saved, too. People are so uncaring!! We can hope for the best.
Bossie_Boots
Wow Mick his awesome although i wouldnt like to get to close sorry for lat comment im playing catch up superb capture ho[e you have had a great day hugs lou x
claireabell
wow i wouldn't want to get that close to a rhino lol wonderful capture well done
JaneEden
Interesting intro and very creative photography and presentation Mick, hugs Jane xx