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)
MrsLubner
A stunning portrait of this awesome creature. Such grand detail in this profile portrait. Excellent postwork as well! I know what you mean about kids, holidays and weather. Same goes around here. :-(
mbz2662
Good information. I really like your composition and presentation... Great shot. (Now I want to go to the San Diego Wild Animal Park!)
larparmit
Magnificent creature! great shot!!
Fred255
Super photo and post work!
psycho56
wow
PD154
Excellent capture Mick!, and that is one bit o' cool framework!
Cytisus
Stunning shot, great history!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend,Beautiful photography,excelent,Wonderful.Congratulations! A million stars from me!!!** Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say.Have a marvelous Wednesday.Luminous blessings.Ludy.
artaddict2
Incredible textured detail, and superbly presented. Top quality take! Thanks for the tips Mick and book titles!
junge1
A fantastic close up Mick, showing all the folds and wrinkles of this rare animal. excellent background information, Sig...
Janiss
Houaaa Mick, impressiv capture my friend!
Chipka
This is an amazing image that conveys some of the dignity that these creatures possess. I love the expression on the face you've captured and the whole sense of color and texture. This is an amazing and profoundly touching image.
ElizaB
i think this rhino looks a bit sad...