(Image: Wikimedia Commons)2 / 9 Rhinos are not actually black or white: Despite their names, both black and white rhinos are shades of grey. The “white” rhino got its name from a misinterpretation of the Afrikaans word “wyd,” meaning wide. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)4 / 9 They can weigh over 3,500 kg: That’s more than a pickup truck. The white rhino is the largest, while the Sumatran rhino is the smallest. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)ADVERTISEMENT7 / 9 Their skin is armour-like: Rhino skin can be up to 5 cm thick and is made of collagen layers, offering serious protection.