Rhinos always for couples!

2002/07/09 Elhuyar Zientzia

• Biologia
• Zoologia

Researchers begin to observe rhinos in the South African park of Hluhluwe-Umfolozi. Each of them has been added a radio transmitter in the branches, which allows them to monitor all their movements.

After many months of follow-up, researchers discover that white rhinos are extremely mobile. In addition, observers have highlighted that they always approach unknown places in the reserve, as if they did not like to travel alone. According to Ron Swaisgood, a researcher at the zoo in San Diego, California, this discovery is very interesting. In the search for food and water always better than four eyes, and of course, if you ever want to attack other dangerous animals, the help and protection of the friend is only beneficial.

Scientists have explained that this curious custom of white rhinos greatly prolongs the survival of these animals, since protecting among them prevents many deaths.