April 23, 2004

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  Rhino gets amorous with car

  
  

  
  

  Thursday, April 22, 2004

  
  

  
  

  LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Sharka, a two-ton white rhino, got amorous with Dave Alsop's car when he stopped with three friends to take pictures at the West Midland Safari Park.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  The 12-year-old rhino tried to mount the Renault Laguna from the side, denting the doors and ripping off the wing mirrors before Dave drove away with a puffing Sharka in pursuit.

  
  

  "He was a big boy and obviously aroused," Alsop told the Sun newspaper.

  
  

  "He sidled up against us. The next thing I know he's banging away at the car and it's rocking like hell."

  
  

  A spokeswoman for the park said Sharka was a hit with the female rhinos. "He's got a bit of a reputation this lad."

  
  

   

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