Broom, R., 1946. The first white rhino in captivity. Natural History 55 (9): 432-433, figs. 1-3
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Why the early Boers called it the White rhinoceros might seem difficult to understand, as there is really little difference in color. The true reason appears to be that the White Rhinoceros lived on the plains and was fond of wallowing in any river or muddy swamp, so that its skin was often covered with mud. When the mud dried, the skin appeared from a distance to be a light fawn color.
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The first white rhino in captivity
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