I get often asked to characterized the two Rhino species in South Africa and I frequently use a dog comparison to illustrate the difference in temperament.
White Rhinos (or better Square-lipped Rhinoceroses) are very large (Average 1400-2300kg/3000-5000bs). They are normally quite relaxed around safari vehicles and, in case they get upset, they usually just run away rather than attack a possible opponent. So they are more like Saint Bernhard dogs, large with a calm temperament.
Black Rhinos (or better Hooked-lipped Rhinoceroses) are much smaller (Average 800-1400kg/1750-3000lbs) than their cousins. But as Pit Bulls they are always on edge and ready to fight. They have a very nervous temperament as they usually live in thick bush and get easily surprised by other creatures. When faced with a vehicle they often perform warning charges (also called mock charges) to intimidate their possible opponent and to figure out what is going on. I think it is prudent only to stay around for maximum two of these warnings (and take your pictures). If the Black Rhino finds you still there after two charges (for smelling and listing) it might come in for a bit of touching, which could end up in a badly damaged car (and even worse in a hurt Rhino).
I met this Black Rhino bull on Sunday when I drove with my Suzuki Jimmy along a main road. Being on eye-level was no problem and I took a few picture with my iPhone during two short warning charges, before he and I decided to move along!
Technical data: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Telephoto Camera 3x | 77mm | f2.8 | ISO80 | 1/100sec | cropped to 50% of the original image | Shot taken at 5:45am
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I think I would be terrified. Great information and what an amazing experience.