Not all Rhinos are swimmers, probably because those of Us that live in Africa don’t get much pool time. In Africa there are both hippos and crocodiles slinking around; neither gang is good at sharing. What they are good at is biting.
In Asia, there is a lot more uncontested water to soak in. And We do, almost every day, soak that is. A few happy hours swanning around and nibbling whatever is growing on the bank. A little gossip with neighboring Rhinos. Delightful.
As you can imagine, the relief from the tropical heat is welcome. Our Big skins need Big attention, and the water is soothing. Also, ticks do not like water. Bye bye, you little stinkers.
Each branch of our family has particularities, adaptations to where We live and what We’re up to. The core is pure Rhino, but the details vary. We are all the same, and each unique. Weird.
We don’t know how Nature keeps track of it all.
Your Inner Rhino 
Do African rhinos take dust baths in lieu of water, or is that more of an elephantesque thing!
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Indeed We do. It is what accounts for most people’s idea of what color We Rhinos are. The color is not the skin itself, but the color of the earth that coats the skin, serving as a protection from both the sun and ticks.
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