How do black and white rhinos differ?

White and black rhinos are similar in color. The most notable difference between white and black rhinos are their mouths. Because black rhinos are grazers, they have smaller, hook-shaped lips that allow them to grasp prickly shrubs and trees. Black and white rhinos also have different body shapes: white rhinos have bigger heads and longer necks than the blacks; the white rhinos are also slightly taller with longer tails. read more

The main difference between a black and a white rhino is the shape of their mouths. So if you see a rhino butt, you should wait patiently until it is facing you before driving on. Watching its behavior may give you some clues but if you want a definitive answer you need a good look at the head. read more

This is an incredibly common question and for a lot of people, a rhino is a rhino is a rhino. There are in fact, however five different species of rhino left worldwide and in this region we have the possibility of seeing two species; namely the black and white rhinos. read more