Rhinos Hit 40 MPH and Outrun Humans, Prompting Advice for Charges

2 articles · Updated · BBC Discover Wildlife · May 30

White rhinos can sprint up to 40 mph, black rhinos 35 mph and Sumatran rhinos 25 mph—well above the roughly 15 mph most adults can manage.
15 to 20 metres is about as far as rhinos can see clearly, and that poor eyesight can trigger charges when they are startled by sudden noise or movement.
Large obstacles such as rocks or trees offer the best escape option, while zig-zagging may buy time because the animals struggle to pivot quickly at speed.
Most charges are bluffs, according to the Rhino Resource Center, so standing still may work—but it is presented as a high-risk last resort.
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