up to 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
A rhinoceros stands up to 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) at the shoulder (white rhinoceros). The source gives 1.8 m (6 ft).
Source: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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A rhinoceros stands up to 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) at the shoulder (white rhinoceros).
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What a rhinoceros’ height measures
Drawn at the same 5 ft 11 in: Dromedary camel, European bison and Aurochs. Same drawing, different listings: a rhinoceros’ and an aurochs’ figures are each a maximum, a dromedary camel’s and a European bison’s each the lower end of its male range.
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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up to 4 ft 9 in (145 cm)
A rhinoceros stands up to 4 ft 9 in (145 cm) at the shoulder (Sumatran rhinoceros). The source gives 145 cm (4.8 ft).
Source: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
