Rhinos are very strong and powerful animals. Their large horn makes them stand out amongst other animals. They tend to be solitary animals but sometimes they do hang out in groups. Every animal has a name for when they are in groups like how a group of lions is called a pride. This may make you wonder, what is a group of rhinos called? A group of rhinoceros is called a crash. They're called a crash because of their bulky size and the momentum they move with. Their poor eyesight also contributes to the name as they are likely to bump into each other. If you've ever seen a rhino charge at something, with the speed they pick up you'd think they're about to 'crash'.
How Much Do Rhinos Weigh?
A rhino can weigh from 1,000 lbs. to over 5,000 lbs. depending on the species. They average 5 to 6 feet in height which is shocking considering how much they weigh. This makes their body extremely dense and bulky which correlates to their group name. It is safe to say rhinos are the short kings of the wildlife.
Different Rhino Species
Rhinos are one of many endangered species. One of the biggest reasons rhinos are endangered is due to poaching. They were hunted for their horns which they use for protection against predators. To put in perspective, there are less than 28,000 rhinos in the wild today. Though this may seem like a large number, there used to be over 500,000.
Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis): Critically Endangered.
White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum): Near Threatened.
Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus): Critically Endangered.
Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis): Critically Endangered.
Greater One Horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis): Vulnerable.
Fun facts about Rhinos
Rhinos horns are made of Keratin. Keratin is what makes up our hair and nails. Their horns actually continue to grow throughout their whole lives.
Rhinos communicate through sounds yet you never really hear them. They typically grunt or grunt, almost like a huffing and puffing type of sound.
Rhinos have bad eyesight but make up for it with their great hearing and smell. If you ever see a rhino, take a closer look at their ears and you'll notice how they're constantly moving them to locate sounds.
Summary
If you ever spot a group a rhinos, you can say you've witnessed a crash! These animals are beautiful and deserve to continue to live as part of our ecosystem. Majority of their species have been wiped out due to poaching and loss of their land. If you'd like to help you can do so by adopting a rhino or donating to an organization that focuses on protecting them and their ecosystem.