RHINOCEROSES. 



African Rhinoceroses. 



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Although it is commonly reported by hunters, who in many cases derive their 

 information from native sources, that there are several kinds of rhinoceros 

 inhabiting Africa, we have at present definite acquaintance with only two species 

 namely, the common African rhinoceros, frequently spoken of as the black 





THE COMMON AFRICAN HUINOCEROS ( 5 ' 5 nat. size). 



rhinoceros, and the square-mouthed, or Burchell's rhinoceros, commonly termed 

 the white rhinoceros. Since there is but little, if any, marked difference in the 

 colour of the two animals, the names founded on this character are best discarded 

 It is possible, however, that a third species may inhabit East Africa. 



Both species are furnished with two horns, which attain a 

 greater development than in either of their Asiatic relatives. From 



Characters. 



