Rhinos can sometimes be misled into thinking We are distinct from the rest of Nature, or the Wild. We smirk at our independence and capacity.
Obviously, no critter is detached from Nature, however hypnotic the ego trip. We are part of it and are made up of it, Nature.
Rhinos can be Disorganized, but not Disconnected. Ask anybody.
Whatever Cleanliness is good for, It is not Natural. Rhinos are blessed with many scents and cosmetic features (like mud and dust) which define Us among our peers.
We stand by our Texture, which is how We define our distinctive self expression. All Rhino, no two alike.
Thank you, but no thank you, on the Soap.
Opinions are grand and glorious things, best enjoyed in the moment of their expression. Rhinos find them very Satisfying, and are chock full of them, Opinions that is. We toss them around like Critters Possessed.
But in our Experience, Opinions do not weather every test, certainly any administered by Nature. Change is Nature’s pivotal Policy.
Let the Blowhard Beware.
Rhinos have extraordinary Vision. True. But We do not have one version, We have several sorts. They are:
A) Normal Day Vision, when We tune it in, which We don’t do all the time. Color. B) Colorless Vision, useful most of the time. That way, We don’t fatigue our eyes. C) Night Vision, because We are out and about at all hours, hunting and gathering. D) Scent-o-Vision, which is how things Resonate. It is so similar to Rhino Dream Vision, that We skipped further differentiation.
Are Rhinos lucky, or What?!?
A few times a day (or an hour) We Rhinos get a burst of Pep. We welcome these spontaneous gear shifts as they propel Us along our Rhinoid path.
Rhinos are fueled with Grass Power. Can’t be beat!
Yes, yes. Well, We are not green, at least on the outside. So let’s hear no more about it, please.
The Rhino Evaluation of most days is: So Far, So Good.
And even if the day is not ideal, what is to be done about it? We persevere.
On another note, We recommend the paintings of Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973), a Brazilian artist of distinction. Even if Rhinos don’t live in South America at the moment, We may end up there yet. That sounds like a “So Good” to Us.
As We often say, Rhinos depend on Scent to keep Us current, which can be a L&D Matter. In the Wild.
What also should be noted is that the Air We breath has no Natural smell of its own. Whatever it’s made of, Air serves as a neutral vehicle for presenting Scent. It carries all sorts of information, long distance or short, and gives Us Rhinos a head start for our Computations and Responses.
Air. We can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but We sure can’t function without it.
At Your Inner Rhino We sometimes get a letter asking for fodder recommendations. Sadly, We Rhinos judge each plant on its dietary merits in the specific moment. What smells ideal today may be losing its gusto by morning.
Also, We don’t have names for plants as our Readers do. We know our endlessly varied local vegetation by scent, and are sensitive to nuance, nasally speaking.
Keep sniffing; it just takes practice.
To avoid confusion: Rhinos are not against hugging. Hugs are both affectionate and reassuring. However, Rhinos are seldom asked for a second hug, mostly because our Hug-Muscles have sketchy controls.
When a 4 thousand pound critter hugs you, you stay hugged… assuming you survived the first one.
Rhinos are fueled by Enthusiasm.
In answer to countless Inquiries from ‘Your Inner Rhino’ Readers:
It takes roughly 286 9-banded Armadillos to weigh as much as an Indian Rhino. Obviously, given RLimitations, We did not do this math, but We are assured it is close, give or take an Armadillo.
You asked. Now you know.
Your Inner Rhino 