They have wide lips and are good for feeding on low grass. They are more docile than other members of the rhinoceros family. Males have a roost and mark their territory with feces and urine.
| Classification. | Rhinocerotidae |
|---|---|
| distribution | Africa |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 3.6 to 5m |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 2 to 3.6t |