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.
Rolling our eyes is a Rhino method of dealing with Situations which defy comprehension. Alternatively, We use the Shrug. Both gestures have a range of expressive intensity.
We also use the two systems in tandem, including crescendos and rhythmic nuances, sometimes enhanced with oscillating snorts and pulsing huffs. Ancillary responses can also include tongue-clicking, toe-tapping and jaw-grinding.
When the Muttering begins, everybody heads for the hills.
Mr. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) composed the Hungarian Rhapsody #2 in 1847. It was presented both as a piano piece, and an orchestral work.
Rhinos like both versions, and often hum the HR#2 when We get the chance. So that makes it piano, orchestra, and hummer.
It’s on YouTube, in case you want a refresher. Mighty vivacious, that’s what We say.
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.
Vows of Affectionate Regard are always welcome, no matter what critter is on the receiving end.
It’s our privilege to know you.
Rhinos’ days are not always sunny or bonny or jolly. Now and then, We get our Hopes up, and then have the related Expectations confounded. Such events can be demoralizing.
We enjoy feeling ‘wronged’ for a few minutes. Then We go get some lunch.
That activity always perks Rhinos right up.
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.
Rhinos do not have intricate machinery like this, partly because We don’t own Anything, and more to the point, because We don’t need it.
Rhinos are blessed with a wonderful set of teeth, big and ready for action. We just pop some greens into our mouths, work our jaws a bit, and Hey Presto!: coleslaw!
It’s a Brilliant System, for which all Rhinos are profoundly grateful.
Today is National Pizza Day, as you are probably well aware. So that is a good thing.
Rhinos prefer our pizza with slivered Radish- our condiment of choice. Radish makes Us happy.
Yum.
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