1. Test your knowledge
Rhino Quiz
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2. The Northern White Rhino sub-species was saved from almost certain extinction in the wild by exemplary nature conservation efforts… or
True
False
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3. The Southern White Rhino has, however, been saved from near extinction
Incorrect…
The Northern White Rhino is considered to be extinct in the wild as a result of relentless poaching.
The Southern White Rhino has, however, been saved from near extinction
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4. The Northern White Rhino is considered to be extinct in the wild, while the only known living specimens are kept in captivity.
Correct!
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5. Which one is the White Rhino?
These two images represent two resident South African species
Which one is the White Rhino?
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6. Sorry… These two images represent two resident South African species
The White Rhino is known for its broad lip, used for grazing purposes.
The Black Rhino on the other hand has a sharp “hooked” lip for browsing
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7. These two images represent two resident South African species
That's right!
The White Rhino is known for its broad snout, used for grazing purposes.
The Black Rhino on the other hand has a sharp snout with a “hooked” lip for browsing
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8. These two images represent two resident South African species
These two images represent two resident South African species (Click on the larger species)
Which one is bigger?
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9. These two images represent two resident South African species
Not true…
White Rhino males reach up to over 2 tons, with females reaching close to 1600 kg.
With the Black Rhino, both sexes, only weigh in the region of 800 – 900 kg
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10. These two images represent two resident South African species
That’s correct…
White Rhino males reach up to over 2 tons, with females reaching close to 1600 kg.
With the Black Rhino, both sexes, only weigh in the region of 800 – 900 kg
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11. These two images represent two resident South African species
These two images represent two resident South African species (Click on the relevant image)
Which species is considered to be the more dangerous one of the two?
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12. These two images represent two resident South African species
It is a valid point, because both are dangerous, but because of the White Rhino’s more placid nature, more people tend to take chances leading to very scary and sometimes detrimental encounters.
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13. These two images represent two resident South African species
This Black Rhino has a far more nervous and unpredictable nature.
This gives the impression that this rhino is by far more dangerous to encounter and it is best to keep a very safe distance.
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14. Rhinos are commonly poached for their.. (Choose one)
Meat
Hide
Horns
Other body parts
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15. No… Rhinos are commonly poached for their..
Not so often, but meat is often removed and certain cuts are considered to be a delicacy in some regions.
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16. Hardly… Rhinos are commonly poached for their..
It is not practical to skin and process the carcass out of fear of being caught. There must be a different reason.
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17. That’s not it… Rhinos are commonly poached for their..
The muti trade is thriving in South Africa, but there are more profitable body parts to be used.
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18. Yes! Rhinos are commonly poached for their..
The smuggling of rhino horn, by international poaching syndicates are decimating Rhino populations worldwide.
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