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Behaviour - Daily Routine |
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Black Rhino |
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An injured rhino was being kept under observation because it was thought likely that it would have to be destroyed. Later, however, signs of recovery were sufficient for a decision that it should be left alone. The animal has been subsequently seen on many occasions and although it walks with only a slight limp and is in good condition, it has not been seen to stand for any length of time or to lie down. It adopts a sitting position and has been seen to maintain it, without movement, for as long as twenty minutes. Whilst thus sitting on its rump its head often droops very low and the animal appears to be half asleep. Apart from the comical appearance the rhino looks extremely uncomfortable.
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Black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis
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