The southern white rhino has a large hump on its shoulders. The hump of muscles and ligaments support the weight of the rhino’s massive head. The southern white rhino has two horns. The front horn averages about 24 inches in length. The horns consist of masses of hair-like fibers clumped together. The horn grows throughout the life of the rhino. The southern white rhino is listed as endangered. It is hunted for its magnificent horns. Also, homes, farms, roads and other construction have destroyed much of the rhinos habitat.

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