What is a rhino's only predator?

Adult rhinoceros have no real predators in the wild, other than humans. Young rhinos sometimes fall prey to big cats, crocodiles, African wild dogs, and hyenas.
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What is a rhinos only predator?

In the wild, the adult black or white rhino has no predators except for humans. Rhinos are hunted and killed for their horns.
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Do lions prey on rhinos?

Lions are known to selectively prey on the black rhinoceros — and those that are most selective are generally the lions that live the longest. While lions are known to hunt down rhino calves, attempts to take down fully grown rhinos are rare even when there's an entire pride of lions at work.
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Is rhino skin bulletproof?

The thickness of rhinos' skin is not uniform throughout the body; it is thicker at the shoulders and back and soft around the neck area. The thickest part of the skin may stop some bullet shots from quite a distance from a regular rifle or pistol, but it is not entirely bulletproof.
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Can any animal beat a rhino?

The two species most often reported to prey upon rhinos – usually young ones – are lions in Africa and tigers in Asia. However, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and Nile crocodiles are also known to kill African rhino calves on occasion.
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Who would win a rhino or a crocodile?

Their huge snout or muzzle can vary at large proportions. All their species are known for biting and drowning the prey to death. But what would be the result of these two clashing face to face? We'd say, rhinoceros would definitely have the upper hand.
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Who would win a tiger or a rhino?

The Tiger might win in a fight with the Rhino because of its stronger abilities, bite force, and sheer speed. However, if speed and agility are not in the Tiger's favor, the Rhino also might have a fair chance to win the fight.
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Would a rhino beat a hippo?

And in a race with a rhino, it would depend on the rhino, a couch potato rhino would probably lose to hippo, but a well-trained athlete rhino would win. Rhinos have been recorded at speeds of 34mph, so just a tad faster than hippos.
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Who would win hippo or rhino book?

Series Information In this innovative science series from favorite nonfiction author Jerry Pallotta, readers will learn about dangerous creatures by asking "Who would win?" Each book is illustrated with full-color pictures and features a pair of animals that rarely, if ever, meet in the wild.
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Do hippos have any predators?

In the unpredictable African wilderness, hippos face many perils, such as disease and drought. A full-grown adult doesn't have much in the way of natural predators. Lions have been known to take down hippos, but it depends upon how many lions, the age of the hippo, and how far it is from the water.
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Is a Buffalo stronger than a rhino?

Rhinoceroses are known for their tank-like build, with some specimens weighing up to over 3,100 lbs. With this size advantage over the buffalo, it's no surprise that the rhino is able to overpower the bull. This isn't the first time we've seen these two enormous beasts go at it…
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Who would win rhino or gorilla?

Here's whether a gorilla or a rhino would win in a fight: The rhino is much heavier, faster, and happier to fight than the gorilla. With its horn or lower teeth, a rhino could impale and throw a gorilla, resulting in a win. Neither gorilla species would be able to defeat either rhino species.
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Do lions and rhinos live together?

Lions can be found with both black rhinos and white rhinos in Africa, but not with any bear species.
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Who would win Cape buffalo or rhino?

A ranger in a South African game reserve has captured “extremely rare” footage showing a white rhinoceros in a head-to-head battle with a ferocious buffalo. The tale of the tape favors the rhino – they can weigh nearly 6,000 pounds – but the 1,500-pound Cape buffalo proved a worthy and formidable opponent.
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Which is stronger buffalo or lion?

Due to their massive size and strength, a Cape Buffalo would take out a lion almost every single time in a one on one. A pride of lions can, however, overpower a single Cape buffalo by utilizing the strength of the group. A single lion can sometimes take out a calf or a wounded buffalo on its own.
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What eats a hyena?

Predators of Hyenas include lions, leopards, and crocodiles. What is the average litter size for a Hyena? The average litter size for a Hyena is 3.
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What is a crocodile's predator?

Predators of Crocodiles include humans, large felines, and birds of prey.
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Are lions afraid of hippos?

In the end, I would say that although the king of the jungle can kill anything, hippos are never an easy target. Lions usually avoid them. Some try to tease them, but this often results in an injury that can prove fatal.
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Who would win hippo or polar bear?

A hippo would win a fight against a polar bear.

Instead, the hippo needs one or two bites to incapacitate the polar bear. Its massive teeth would penetrate the bear's fur and skin, breaking bones and ripping into organs. In this rare case, speed on land would only matter at the beginning of the fight.
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Who would win hippo or Tiger?

Usually the hippo. The hippo has all of the physical advantages over a tiger, as tigers usually hunt alone and may weigh 500 pounds, as compared to the hippo weighing 4,000 pounds. The tiger might be able to scratch the hippo up some, but it's not likely to manage to do much damage.
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