White rhino White Oak Conservation

a bird s-eye view of white rhinoceros enclosure @ white oak.

the white rhinoceros biggest of 5 rhino species, , ranks third largest land animal behind 2 elephant species. depopulation had reduced range southern tip of africa, reintroduction efforts have spread farther north. classified threatened, estimated population of 22,000 in wild.

white rhinos social animals , require large, open spaces, presenting primary challenge in captive breeding. land @ white oak has aided in overcoming challenge, , 25 white rhinos have been born @ center.