A loose confederation …

It is very interesting to observe the various group structures in different mammals. Some of them are solitary, some of them life in huge herds, or in various sized sets.

White Rhinos for example form loose groups, called ‘crashes’. They can consist of multiple males, multiple females, or a combination of both. Dominant males are usually found patrolling and marking their territory by themselves. Daughters often remain together with their mothers even after they are adults. But there are no clear rules. Anything goes!

This picture shows two young males resting on an overcast day in an open area.

PS: Groups of Black Rhinos are also called crashes. But as both adult females and males are territorial, group sightings are much rarer, usually made up from a mother and her offspring-spring.

Technical data: Canon R6 with EF lens f4.0/500mm | ISO 320 | 1/500sec | f4 | ev+/-0 | 500mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode | Crop to 75% of original image | hand-held

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