RHINO

Rhinos are far more remarkable than their armoured appearance suggests. Despite weighing up to 2t, white rhinos can run at speeds of up to 50 km/h — surprisingly fast for such a massive animal. Their iconic horn is not bone but keratin, the same material as human fingernails, which means it grows back if damaged. Sadly, this horn is exactly what makes them a target for poachers. Rhinos have a unique relationship with oxpecker birds, which ride on their backs and feed on tickts and parasites - a classic example of nature's teamwork. A group of rhinos has one of the best collective nouns in the animal kingdom: a crash. Fitting, given how they tend to charge first and ask questions later. 🦏