Here's why:
* Size: White rhinos can weigh up to 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg), which is a considerable amount of weight.
* Fat reserves: They have a significant layer of fat beneath their skin, which provides insulation and energy reserves.
* Diet: They graze on a diet of grass, which is less calorically dense than the foliage consumed by elephants, requiring them to accumulate more fat for survival.
Although the African bush elephant is heavier, it's not as "fat" as the white rhino because a greater proportion of its weight comes from muscle and bone.