Family Rhinocerotidae
Southern white rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum simum Near Threatened
About
The southern white rhinoceros is one of largest and heaviest land animals in the world. It has an immense body and large head, a short neck and broad chest.
The southern white rhino is listed as Near Threatened; it is mostly threatened by habitat loss and poaching for rhino horn for use in traditional Chinese medicine.
Classification trail
Geographic range
Biological distribution from the active IUCN spatial assessment.
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Places to see this animal
Zoo, Safari Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens is one of the UK’s largest zoological collections and most exciting gardens.
Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park is a fantastic, award-winning visitor attraction, located in the heart of England.