Assam: Rhino's free run on highway leaves netizens in splits

A video of a rhino chasing down cars on a highway in Assam has left netizens in Splits. The clip, which recently resurfaced on social media, shows a rhino running freely on a highway undeterred by the approaching traffic.

The clip, which was shot from a car, following the animal, starts by showing the Rhino charging towards cars passing it. The joyful rhino then increases its speed as it continues its unsolicited journey. Soon, the fear spreads and approaching vehicles start taking u-turns. The recording ends by showing the now tired rhino, peaceful changing its track as it diverts into a field.  

The clip was originally posted on YouTube and racked up over 3 lakh likes. Meanwhile, the rhino’s nonchalant attitude has left people not only amused but also laughing. One user wrote, "In rainy seasons, it is a regular view in Assam. Go to areas near Kaziranga national park and another national park of Assam, you will get this kind of scenario." while another added, "if you thought Rhinos are slow-moving animals, check this." 

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Elephant scares away Rhino

This comes as another video of an elephant threatening a rhino with a branch of tree has stunned the netizens. It was shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda on Twitter. Originally shared by the page known as Latest Sightings, which documents various animal sightings at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, the clip portrays a face-off between the two animals as the elephant sends a strong message. 

The clip explained in the caption that the elephant used a branch to send a signal to the Rhino to back-off or it would face similar consequences. And the hint was enough as the Rhino then gave up and maintained a distance. It can be seen that the animals were meandering in the wild when the encounter happened, however, after the threat, the two elephants continued to graze after the Rhino fled the scene.