More common on the Kuando River.
It may be remarked that formerly the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simus) occurred on both sides of the Okawango River, and it may still exist in a few specimens on the Kwando River. However, in this animal region, it has never been found to occur without doubt.
Sometimes seen in the Huckwefeld.
Occurrence on lower Kuito River.
Absent from the southern side of the Okawango.
Parasites include ticks with coloured feet (Dermatorentor rhinocerotes). There are larvae of gastrus and 'draadwormen'
It wallows like a pig.
Black rhinoceros, Opsiceros occidentalis.
Namibia. Its food consists of thorny twigs, twigs of Grewia and berries, milkbush and leaves of appletree, young camelthorn trees and fruit of 'Greesappel'.
Namibia. Its food consists of thorny twigs, twigs of Grewia and berries, milkbush and leaves of appletree, young camelthorn trees and fruit of 'Greesappel'.
The rhino walks to his drinking place at night, during the day it rests in thick thorn bush lying on its belly. The ears move constantly.
The ears constantly move. Its hearing and smell is well developed, but its sight is poor.
The rhino lives alone or in pairs
Namibia. Front horn in males 50-54 cm Rear horn in males 40-45 cm Basal circumference of horns in males 20-23 cm Front horn in females 50 cm Rear horn in females 45-50 cm
Height at shoulders 155-170 cm, Namibia
Length of tail 65-70 cm (Namibia)
Length of body 320-350 cm (Namibia)
