Rinocerontes - Disney Animals

Meet our resident “crash” (herd) of rhinoceros—a massive mammal that’s native to parts of Africa and Asia.

You may see white rhinos and black rhinos in action during the following experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park:

Kilimanjaro Safaris, a Guest-favorite attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park

Wild Africa Trek, um passeio com guia privado

Up Close with Rhinos, a privately guided tour

Apesar dos nomes, rinocerontes-brancos e rinocerontes-negros possuem a cor cinza. O que os diferencia não é a cor, mas sim o formato da boca! “White” comes from an English mispronunciation of the Dutch word wijd—which means “wide.”

Disney animal care experts have created enriching environments for rhinos—which encourage physical activity and natural behaviors.

Here’s a look inside the life of a rhino at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park:

Natural Habitat: Rhino habitats are made to feel as natural as possible. Hills, tall grasses, shade trees, rocks and shrubs invite the rhinos to rest, communicate, interact, hide and explore.

Mud Baths: The rhinos can wallow in mud baths to keep cool, get rid of parasites and prevent sunburn. The mud baths are updated regularly with new clay—and are even relocated—to encourage rhinos to investigate their environment.

Cuidado veterinário e treinamento animal: Positive training techniques encourage rhinos to participate in daily visual examinations to ensure they are healthy. The rhinos receive rewards—alfalfa hay for white rhinos, sweet potatoes and carrots for black rhinos—that help motivate them to line up for care.

Chifres grandes, esqueleto robusto e pele grossa fazem dos rinocerontes invulneráveis a quase todos os predadores, exceto os humanos. Os rinocerontes ocupam o lugar de espécie mais ameaçada de extinção do mundo. O ressurgimento da demanda por chifres de rinoceronte na Ásia vem causando um aumento imenso na caça ilegal e redefinindo a necessidade de preservação.

A Walt Disney empresa tem o compromisso de salvar a vida selvagem e a proteção da magia da natureza como comunidade global. Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund* has supported nonprofit organizations working with communities across Africa and Asia to protect wildlife like rhinos and their habitats.