Tourists Must Know "The Way to SURVIVE A RHINO ATTACK"

The Way to SURVIVE A RHINO ATTACK

Underneath the fences of this park, character meets humans on our conditions. But if a rhino's patience wears thin, don't expect it to feel the same way.

Even though they're powerful and quick, black rhinos couldn't outrun the black market demand for their horns. Like the Serengeti Park in Germany, nature parks let endangered species thrive in peace under human supervision. However, in 2019, this zookeeper found out that a rhino's temperament can change in a minute and barely escaped with his life while trapped inside a car. If you were driving through a park, would you outrun a rhino? Are rhinos blind? And how strong is that horn?

Together with their population hovering around 5,000, rhino attacks on people might be rare, but in some cases, not unprovoked. From 1970 to 1992, nearly 96 percent of the black rhino population was wiped off the world's face because of increased demand for their horns on the black market.

Although poachers may covet this animal, you probably the trophy today if the rhino charges at you full speed. So keep your eye on that horn, and follow these steps if you want to come back home alive.

Step 1: Keep Your Distance.

A study of animal strikes in Chitwan National Park in Nepal found that rhinos were murdered between 2003 and 2013, 38 percent of the people killed by animals. Weighing over 1.4 tons (3,087 pounds), this mammal has sufficient power and mass to derail a train. Therefore, if you think of snapping a photo up close with that cute rhino calf, beware of its own protective mother lurking around.

Step 2: Stay Still.

Because their eyes are positioned so far away from each other, rhinos don't possess binocular vision. Rather, these behemoths sense movement. Stay out of their area of vision by hiding behind trees or rocks, and you might stay undetected. As soon as it's not a pure predator, it will not back down if a rhino senses a danger until that threat was removed. Remain out of sight, and the rhino can lose interest.

Step 3: Read the Wind.

With their keen sense of smell, rhinos do not need eyes to discover your position. Move-in the wind's leadership, where a rhino has less of an opportunity to notice your scent. If the rhino approaches too near, toss an item of yours in their direction. After your odor could distract the rhino long enough for one to escape.

Step 4: Use obstacles to escape.

Reaching speeds around 55 km/h (34 miles), this heavily armored mammal will not quit charging until you are no longer a threat. Climb a tree if you want to, but unless the origins are hardy, they will trample it to the ground. Using its ability to change direction quickly, you won't outrun this beast. But should you dart behind trees, bushes, or stones, you might break the charge or disorientate the rhino sufficient to end the chase.

Step 5: Roll out of the Way.

If the rhino starts snorting loudly, it's preparing to bill. And if the rhino bows its head, it's preparing to utilize its own horn. Together, with the absolute force behind this 1.5 m (5 feet) tall creature, a rhino can build enough momentum to place its horn directly through you. And when all else fails, as the rhino closes the gap between you, dip into the floor and with your toes toward the rhino. This maneuver will keep you close enough to the ground to avoid being gored by this horn.

The time is right, and perhaps you'll be able to roll again to avoid being crushed. One study reported the fatality rate of rhino strikes is nearly 33 percent. Even if you survive this encounter, rhino strikes can leave you with inner injuries, so maintain your organs and head covered.

Although this situation is extremely avoidable, if you are in a stand-off with this herbivore, follow these steps, and you might live to have another story to tell. You might have outmaneuvered which rhino, but your tour group has lost control and operates your own way. How are you going to live this human stampede? Cover your head and find out right here on the following How to Survive.

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Fun facts about rhinos

* Rhinos operate on their feet. That is a lot of weight to take!

* As they say, rhinos do have thick skin, but they could still get sunburnt.

* Black rhinos are the third biggest of the five types of rhino.

* Black rhinos adore plants. Up to 220 unique types!

Rhino questions and replies

What do rhinos eat?

They consume leafy plants, branches, shoots, bushes, as well as fruit.

How fast can rhinos charge?

Rhinos can reach speeds of up to 55kph. The black rhino can be very aggressive and will cost at anything that disturbs them.

How much do rhinos Weight?

An adult black rhino weighs between 800 and 1400 kilograms.

What is a group of rhinos called?

A group of rhinos is called a 'crash.'

Do all rhinos have two horns?

Not all rhinos have two horns. The black, white, and Sumatran rhino has two horns. The Javan and Indian have only one horn.

How long is a rhino's horn?

The front horn is the biggest at approximately 50cm long, but a few have reached up to 140cm.

Are rhinos grey?

Black rhinos, white rhinos, it doesn't matter. They're all great. The phrase 'white' in the white rhino was likely translated in the Hebrew word for broad ('wijd'), describing its mouth.

What sound do rhinos make?

Baby rhinos make squealing and screeching sounds.

Just how many kinds of rhinos are there?

There are five types of rhino. They're listed below in order of size, beginning with the greatest:

Indian rhino (also known as the greater one-horned rhino)

White rhino

Black rhino

Javan rhino

Sumatran rhino

How long is a rhino pregnant?

The gestation period, or pregnancy, of a rhino, is 15 to 16 weeks.

How many babies does a rhino have?

A rhino has one baby or calf.

What is a midden?

A midden is a pile of rhino poo. Rhinos select a spot and always poo there, much like a bathroom. It makes our rhino keepers' job easier.