Snapshot Serengeti Talk

Rhinoceros?

  • BHamer by BHamer

    Rhinos are such a rarity on SS that I hesitated a long time before finally classifying this capture as one. The right section of this animal's outline is barely visible, but it appears to include a horn. My first thought was that it was a buffalo's horn, but I'm not sure if the tail, or the "peak" on the back, or the really low ground clearance match up with buffalo that well.

    I don't have a lot of confidence in my choice, but I went with it as a non-expert "best guess." I can still easily believe that this is a buffalo, though, or even a juvenile elephant. I'd be interested to see what some of our experts think.

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  • davidbygott by davidbygott moderator

    I appreciate your caution! I tried enhancing this and I'm certain it's a buffalo. The shape of its rear, the thin-ness of its hind legs, and the shape of its horn, are convincing for me.

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  • BHamer by BHamer

    Well, that convinces me, too, then.

    I'll just keep watching. I need more rhinos in my life. Things just aren't rhinocerosy enough.

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  • tillydad by tillydad moderator in response to BHamer's comment.

    We all need more rhinos in our lives ! 😃

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