Sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii
White rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum
Sexual maturity of a white rhino is reached around 5 years old. Mating can take place throughout the year and after about 17.5 months of gestation, the female gives birth to one baby of around 40 kg.
Habitat
African savannah
Feed
Short grasses
Classification
Class
Mammals
Family
Rhinocéridés
Scientific Name
Ceratotherium simum
Legal Status
UICN : NT - near threatened (2020)
CITES : Appendix I (2019) / A (2022)
European Union : Annex A (1997)
EAZA : EEP (1992) - Hilvarenbeek
Some Figures
Weight
2,5 tons
Life Expectancy
40 years
Gestation
17,5 months
1 babies
Withers Height
1,8 m
Speed
45 kph
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