Test your knowledge Rhino Quiz Compiled By: Alex Volker

The Northern White Rhino sub-species was saved from almost certain extinction in the wild by exemplary nature conservation efforts… or True False Compiled By: Alex Volker

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 Compiled By: Alex Volker

The Northern White Rhino is considered to be extinct in the wild, while the only known living specimens are kept in captivity. Correct! Compiled By: Alex Volker

Which one is the White Rhino? These two images represent two resident South African species Which one is the White Rhino? Compiled By: Alex Volker

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 Compiled By: Alex Volker

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 Compiled By: Alex Volker

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? Compiled By: Alex Volker

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 Compiled By: Alex Volker

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 Compiled By: Alex Volker

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? Compiled By: Alex Volker

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. Compiled By: Alex Volker

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. Compiled By: Alex Volker

Rhinos are commonly poached for their.. (Choose one) Meat Hide Horns Other body parts Compiled By: Alex Volker

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. Compiled By: Alex Volker

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. Compiled By: Alex Volker

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. Compiled By: Alex Volker

Yes! Rhinos are commonly poached for their.. The smuggling of rhino horn, by international poaching syndicates are decimating Rhino populations worldwide. Compiled By: Alex Volker

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