By David Bolling Have you ever scratched a rhinoceros behind the ear? Probably not. Given the popular perception of rhinos, petting one might sound almost as risky as kissing a crocodile on the lips.

A 23-year-old male Southern white rhinoceros named Frankie will soon be leaving his current home as part of a coordinated conservation effort designed to support the long-term survival of the species.

He's not exactly a "war pig," but a southern white rhinoceros is doing his best to carry on Ozzy Osbourne's rock legacy. Osbourne's family announced his death on July 22 in a statement to PEOPLE, ...

A rhinoceros who spent four decades at the Louisville Zoo died Wednesday, zoo officials announced in a news release. The southern white rhinoceros, Sindi, was 41 years old, Louisville Zoo spokesperson ...

Rolling Hills Zoo welcomes a male southern white rhino calf as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan, supporting rhino conservation.

Safari West wildlife and animal park welcomed its newest resident Tuesday as the park’s southern white rhinoceros gave birth to a calf. Named Ozzy after music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died the day ...

A British wildlife park is celebrating a significant conservation success following the birth of a male southern white rhino calf, a species classified as 'near threatened'. The new arrival at ...

Ozzy – named after the legendary metal singer Ozzy Osbourne – was born at the wildlife preserve early on Tuesday morning, the very same day the musician passed away. He was born to Eesha, a ...

CK the baby rhino loves nothing more than to splash in puddles, scratch up against his roller toy and play with his best ...

A British safari park has welcomed a Southern White Rhino calf. Knowsley Safari, in Prescot, has announced the arrival of Kamari, a seven-week-old female born to nine-year-old mother Bayami. Meaning ...