
White rhino
The white rhinoceros is a large, sturdy mammal native to Africa, distinguished by its broad mouth designed for grazing on grasses. It is the second-largest land animal after the elephant, weighing up to 2,500 kilograms (5,500 pounds). Despite its name, the "white" rhino is not actually white; the name is believed to derive from a Afrikaans word "weit," meaning wide, referencing its mouth. White rhinos are social animals found in groups, but they face threats from poaching due to high demand for their horns. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect this critically endangered species.