Monday, August 3, 2009

White Rhinoceros



The White Rhinoceros is the second world's largest land mammal after the elephants.It has a massive body and large head, a short neck and broad chest.The head and body length is 3.4 to 4.2 m (11 to 13.75 ft), with the tail adding another 50 to 70 cm (20 to 27.5 in).The shoulder height is 150-185 cm (59-73 inches).Weight typically ranges from 1,440 to 3,600 kg(3,168 to 7,920 lb),with the male being slightly heavier.The record-sized White Rhinoceros was about 4500 kg(10,000 lb).

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