Maclaren Safaris
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Details
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Shoulder Height
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: Males 1.8 m : Females 1.6 m |
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Average Weight
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: Males 2000 - 2300 kg |
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Gestation
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: 16 Months | |
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Number of Young
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: 1 Calf | |
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Longevity
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: 45 years | |
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S.C.I. Minimum Score
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: 70 | |
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S.C.I. Record Score
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: 100 4/8 | |
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Rowland Ward Minimum Length
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: 28" | |
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Rowland Ward Record Length
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: 62 1/4" | |
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General
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:White Rhinoceros are a species that once bordered on the edge of extinction, but today enjoys an ever widening area of distribution. They are characterized by the outgrowths on the top of their muzzles. These outgrowths are made up of a mass of tubular hair and are not attached to the skull at all. The name White Rhinoceros is an Anglicization of the original Dutch name, Wydde Lip Renoster, which translated means Wide Lipped Rhinoceros, referring to the wide square lip of this grazing animal. They are generally found in solitary or in small groups. They are fond of short grass and are often fond in open areas. | |
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