In the Wild, Rhinos can only sleep with their Alarm System engaged. That System is hooked to one nostril or the other, wired to jolt our Rhino into consciousness.
At that point, the Rhino can analyze matters, and decide to Take Action, or roll over for more winks. But, still with one nostril cocked.
That way, the off-duty nostril gets a good night’s sleep.
Being Robust Critters, We Rhinos are aware that there is only so much Space to go around in the Wild. Some critters take up Much Space, and some Less Space. But here We all are, a crowd of sorts, busy, busy, busy.
Being aware of Natural Limitations, We Rhinos try not to spread ourselves out all over the place. We keep ourselves condensed, so other critters have room to function.
Seems so obvious, but you’d be surprised how many critters are inattentive to the issue.
Rhinos are fond of Mushrooms, but let’s face it: Mushrooms have their little ways.
Regarding poisonosity, Rhinos have a little-known gift; We can hear when a plant is not meant for Us. An unusual talent, to say the least. Just a “pssssst” from the Fungus, and We move along.
Yet another example of how Nature looks out for Us in the Wild, for which We are plenty grateful.
Young Rhinos are often curious about where babies come from. Straightforward explanations do not do much good; kids find the facts too improbable. Often adults do too.
RhinoMoms have a supply of Alternative Explanations which seem to answer the need, at least for a year or so. So that’s a mercy anyway.
It also keeps the curious Young busy, checking out the Local Botanical Scene (LBS) for ‘Developments’.
Rhinos and other friends go away. How far away is variable. How long they stay away is up to them and their circumstances.
We Rhinos hold these absent friends dear to our hearts. We look forward to their return, but We don’t count on it. We wish them well.
We have no other option. But then, We don’t need one.
Which Rhino gets what skill set is part of the Great Mystery of Nature. Each of Us gets a cavalcade of Capacities, but nobody gets them all.
Social Graces, for instance, are not granted to each and every Rhino.
Still and all, many worse things can happen, believe Us.
Rhinos are as susceptible as anybody when it comes to the turmoil of Changing Plans unexpectedly.
We were set to execute Plan A, and find that Plan Z has taken over, is under way, with or without our Best Wishes.
There is probably a stirring metaphor about the Tides, but We can’t think what it might be.
RhinoLore is all part of a giant familial tapestry of Tales We merrily share. Each of Us offers our experiences, and then delights in seeing how they reflect RhinoExperiences through the Ages.
Rhinos naturally think in a story format, involving plot, characters, heroes (!), situation, etc. Fortunately, We are an exciting Species, so our Annals are almost always stimulating.
Not every Account is cheery, but then, these are History, not Fiction. Nature is not primarily focused on “Cheery”.
Rhino Cures all have one thing in common, namely, the Patient has to want to get better.
It seems obvious, but sometimes the Patient loses Patience or Hope, which doesn’t help anything.
In the Wild, there are no Doctors, so Self-Reliance takes on a new dimension.
Shown in this dramatic illustration is what happens when Rhinos forget to do their own thinking, allowing somebody else to define or limit Mental Activity.
The results are not pretty. Trust Us on that.
Unless you’d rather think it through on your own, to see if you agree.
Your Inner Rhino 