We Rhinos like to imagine what life in another lane would look like. If We were rabbits, would We still be Rhinos? What differences are involved in fluffy tails? What’s it like to have front teeth? Is hopping all it’s cracked up to be?
These musings may not actually transform Us into bunnies, but they do remind Us of Rabbit Power and Outstandingness. So that is a good thing.
Talking is good, but making other Piratical noises is also acceptable.
Ahoy and Avast, y’Swab!
Today is the kickoff for Oktoberfest, a Bavarian celebration of selfhood and solidarity and other merry bits and pieces of daily life. It all lasts roughly two weeks, just making it into October itself (or Oktober, if you prefer.)
Rhinos enjoy these sorts of shindigs. It’s easy to blend in and wander about. Of course, We are good at that anyway, but still the hubbub is jolly.
Rhinos like Jolly. And Pretzels.
Given the choice, Rhinos usually prefer the sunny side of the street.
Yet another example of how We are wired.
Of course, the circus is unlikely to show up every day. In the Wild especially. In the Wild, Never is the norm.
For that reason, Rhinos throw our own circuses, whenever We feel the urge. We are mostly both the performance and the audience; that way We know We are pleasing our crowd.
It’s the Greatest Show on Earth! For Rhinos of All Ages!
M. Cuvier proposed a system called the Correlation Theory. The idea is that the way any body part works is usually the same. Toes work the same, no matter the critter they are attached to or when it lived. The more specific the details, the closer you are to figuring out the fossil or bone you have.
There are obvious problems, and the Naturalist has to keep checking and adjusting any conclusion. But it’s a good system.
Paintings of Dinosaurs usually show them with reptilian skin, in colors and patterns similar to today. The assumption is that camouflage is useful to both predator and prey, and doubtless was 160 million years ago too.
But We will probably never Know for sure. So you can color them any way you like. Who’s to say you’re wrong??
Time to get your Crayolas! Now you can print off this drawing, and Color it any way you like. This is your chance; go for it!
Then you can tape it (or them) on your refrigerator. Good Times: Your Inner Rhino!
It is a good thing that We Rhinos are modest. It helps to balance out Rhino Giftedness, so lavishly supplied by Nature.
Rhino Humility is a big factor in keeping Us lovable.
How many other critters are born with Perfect Pitch? Hmm?
As you probably know, Rhinos cannot read. That is why We like books with pictures.
Or with ketchup. (har-har: old Rhino joke!)
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo and Abracadabra and Magic Presto have their uses, as We all know.
But Rhinos all know what the real magic word is, right?
Your Inner Rhino 