LENGTH OF HEAD AND BODY (MALES LARGER): 3.6 – 4.2 metres HEIGHT AT SHOULDER: 1.5 – 1.85 metres MASS: 2 300 – 3 600 kilograms LENGTH OF FRONT HORN (NORTHERN RACE): 95 – 200 centimetres (SOUTHERN RACE): 95 – 101 centimetres Despite their names, both the black and white rhinoceroses are grey. … Read more
It is a large, white bird with black wing flight feathers and a distinct red bill. It thrives in open areas such as agricultural areas and grassland. During the breeding season, it moves to wetlands and farmlands, building nests hidden in trees and buildings. Like their cousins, it flies with its legs … Read more
The Great White Egret, also known as Great Egret, Common Egret, Large Egret, Great White Heron, and Ardea alba, is a widely distributed egret species across Africa, Asia, America, and southern Europe. This bird resides in the tropical and warmer temperate areas of the world. The Great White Egret is a member … Read more
It is a waterbird boasting a huge bill with throat pouch. It is one of the largest flying birds in the world that thrives in Africa’s shallow swamps. During their flight, they show dark flight feathers, contrasting their white wings. These birds are often noticed fishing with other birds from their species, … Read more