Published 05:34 IST, July 5th 2020

Viral video of endangered Javan Rhino rolling in mud delights netizens: watch it here

A video clip of a Rhino rolling in a pool of muddy water has left the internet in frenzy. The 2.15min clip was shared by Indonesian Environment Minister

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A video clip of a Rhi rolling in a pool of muddy water has left internet in frenzy. two minute fifteen seconds video clip was shared by Indonesian Environment Minister Siti Nurbhaya Bakar and is w doing rounds of internet.  short clip shows animal lying upside down in water, surrounded by bamboos and trees. 

Furr in clip, Javan Rhi suddenly starts rolling on its back. For a few seconds, Rhi rubs its back in  mud before finally getting up. While posting clip, Bakar revealed that it h been captured using video trap in a waterfall in thr Cigentur Blckof Ujung Kulon National Park. Elaborating furr, Indonesian Environment Minister ded that wild Rhi was seven years of .

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'Twice a day' 

Elaborating instance captured on camera, Bakar wrote that Rhis roll in mud to maintain body temperature and humidity as well as possible reduce parasite infestation besides or reasons. " willowing is done twice a day for up to three hours, she ded". Since shared, it has been viewed over 1.2 million times and has racked up nearly 38 thousand views. 

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video was showered with user comments asking for protection of Javan Rhis.

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In related news, a video of a Rhi chasing down cars on a highway in Assam has left netizens in Splits. clip, which recently resurfaced on social media, shows a Rhi running freely on a highway undeterred by approaching traffic.

clip, which was shot from a car, following animal, starts by showing Rhi charging towards cars passing it. joyful Rhi n increases its speed as it continues its unsolicited journey. Soon, fear spres and approaching vehicles start taking u-turns. recording ends by showing w tired Rhi, peaceful changing its track as it diverts into  fields.  

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05:34 IST, July 5th 2020