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Rhulani Minute Safari – White rhino geophagy

  • February 19, 2020 | Rolf Steiner

“Geophagy” means eating earth or soil-like substrates. Let us observe some white rhinos for a minute doing this strange practice that has attracted the attention of many researchers. Clay minerals have been reported to have beneficial microbiological effects, such as protecting the stomach against toxins, parasites, and pathogens.