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White rhino c.2001

A re-upload. These photos had been deleted in 'The Great Purge' but I've been thinking more about them recently. This animal had been at the zoo for many years, and one year we were told that DNA tests had come back, and instead of being worth $25,000, it was actually worth $250,000! My assumption was that it must have been a Northern White rhino, but I have never found evidence to back this up. I believe it's especially difficult to move towards a subspecies without even a horn. I have three questions: Does anyone know any definitive characteristics to differentiate the two subspecies of white rhino? (I'm unconvinced about hairiness of ears) Could this be a Northern white rhino? What's the bony growth on its shoulder bulk? I've seen mild keratotic changes in other rhinos but never anything like this. Perhaps a massively elongated spinous process?

White rhino c.2001
    • devilfish
      A re-upload.
      These photos had been deleted in \'The Great Purge\' but I\'ve been thinking more about them recently.
      This animal had been at the zoo for many years, and one year we were told by keepers that DNA tests had come back, and instead of being worth around $25,000, it was actually worth $250,000! My assumption was that it must have been a Northern White rhino, but I have never found evidence to back this up.

      I have three questions:

      Does anyone know any definitive characteristics to differentiate the two subspecies of white rhino? (I\'m unconvinced about using hairiness of ears)

      Could this be a Northern white rhino?

      What\'s the bony growth on its shoulder bulk? I\'ve seen mild keratotic changes in other rhinos but never anything like this. Perhaps a massively elongated spinous process?
      Somewhat reminiscent of Durer's rhino's horn.

      Another photo uploaded here: http://www.zoochat.com/928/white-rhino-c-2001-a-412372/
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