9: Morani














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Morani is a Black Rhinoceros, something like 37 years old, that was raised by humans after being orphaned and could not return to the wild. He's now tame enough to pet—it's like petting a wall. He lives at Sweetwaters in a fenced enclosure (I forget how many acres) being visited by tourists.

Black Rhinos are browsers. You may be able to convince yourself that Morani's muzzle is a bit pointed and thus suitable for pulling leaves of bushes.
















Mom and Morani
Diceros bicornis, Sweetwaters Game Reserve, June 25