Huge Black Rhino Charges at a Safari Jeep And Gives The Passengers a Scare

Rhino versus a jeep out on the plains of Africa. Who do you think would win in a race such as this? Well, in this video below, this enormous black rhino started to chase a jeep of tourists! Keep reading to find out what happens at the end. 

Black Rhino Sighting in Africa

Our next YouTube video, posted at the bottom of this blog post, takes us to Africa. This YouTube video was uploaded by the Tekweni YouTube channel. This channel is dedicated to celebrating all things Africa: people, places, and legacies according to their mission statement. They share their thoughts in the video posted below.

“Explore the intriguing dietary behavior of a black rhino as we delve into the reasons behind its unusual eating habits. Unlike their white counterparts, black rhinos possess a prehensile lip that is ideal for browsing, reflecting their preference for thicket environments. Uncover the remarkable story behind this rhino’s defiance of norms, choosing to graze in a manner distinct from its fellow species. Discover how this rhino showcases its territorial instincts through protective spraying and fierce charges, clearly communicating its unwavering claim to its domain. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of nature’s remarkable adaptations in the world of rhinos.” 

Black Rhino Vs. Jeep

At the start of this video, we see a herd of zebra that are running on the open plains of Africa. A safari jeep has stopped to capture footage of these zebra and this black rhino that is up ahead. The videographer pans the camera, and we see a black rhinoceros just up ahead. We hear the sounds of the zebra in the background as the rhino chews on some grass. However, this rhino won’t be going after these zebra. As he is a herbivore, which means he will only eat grass, fruit, berries, and leaves. 

At 1:15, we see this black rhino turn its attention to this jeep of tourists. It slowly walks its way and then starts a running jog straight toward it! They fire up the jeep quickly and try to get out of the way of this running beast!

How Fast Can Black Rhinos Run?

Black rhinos are enormous beasts that can weigh anywhere from 1,800-3,100 pounds. Not only does it weigh an astonishing one and a half tons, but it can also reach lengths of 11-12 feet long. So when we see these are enormous beats, we truly mean enormous. 

Despite their massive size, they can reach amazing speeds of 40 miles per hour. Go watch the video below to see if this black rhino was able to catch up to this jeep.

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