The White Rhinoceros delivers a thorough, skull-centered study of this elusive species, enhanced by 31 plates that bring the science to life for readers.
It presents material from the Smithsonian African Expedition, offering clear insights into age, sex, and structural variation.
This edition frames why the white rhinoceros is poorly understood and how a large skull series helps clarify its anatomy and classification. It compares the Nile race with the South African race and highlights the value of photographs to fill gaps in the literature. The material spans from fetal to old-age forms, helping readers see how form changes with age and sex.
- Grounded, non-technical explanations of skull structure and differences between races.
- Photographic plates that illustrate key anatomical features and age-related changes.
- Context on the Smithsonian expedition and the zoological significance of the findings.
- Concise notes that help readers understand early 20th-century mammal research.
Ideal for readers of natural history, museum studies, and early zoological expeditions who want a clear, image-supported look at the white rhinoceros and its relatives.