I remember hearing or reading somewhere that black and white rhinos have very different temperaments, which is why white rhinos can be mixed with other species while black rhinos need their own enclosure. Is this actually true? My main experience with African rhinos has been in Midwestern zoos...
Note the Lion in the background. This is, in my opinion, is a prime example of why
African Adventure is such a great exhibit. At most zoos, a shot like this would be impossible.
hey y'all I'm trying to figure out something and that is what white rhino did Catskills game farm had before they closed? I found out it was a white rhino but don't know if it's the northern or southern species of white rhino. His name was apparently Boom Boom. The reason I'm asking this despite...
The rhino horn trade is now legal in South Africa, as the last few days saw an overruling of a ban placed in 2009. Some sources to read about it here:
Rhino horn trade = extinction in the wild - Africa Geographic
South Africa to Legalize Domestic Rhino Horn Trade | Smart News |...
BC and UJ are the two areas at the SD Zoo in most obvious need of renovation (other than Elephant Odyssey). Do you think something could be done with the two together or is the elavation change between the two too steep to join them? What would be your overall plan for those areas?