How Fast Is Charging Rhinoceros?

Despite weighing 2 tonnes, a rhinoceros can charge at 55 km/h — faster than you can run. They turn on a dime despite their mass, which makes them genuinely terrifying when angry. Their poor eyesight only adds to the unpredictability.

A 2-tonne rhino can turn on a dime at full charge — and has poor eyesight, making encounters dangerous.

• 11× faster than walking
• Can turn on a dime despite their mass