The series “Rhino in Popular Culture” has returned after a while of disappearance, now the column is back stronger and more powerful! Today, let’s join WILD RHINO to learn about the rhinoceros skeleton in the role-playing game Hogwarts Legacy on Halloween!!!
In this game there is a quest called “The Cache in the Castle”, in which the player decodes the treasure map of student Arthur. The map shows three milestones that gamers must reach to complete the mission requirements. One of them is a rhinoceros skeleton located in the Defense Against the Dark Arts Tower.
When you reach the tower, walk up the stairs and a giant two-horned rhinoceros skeleton will appear before you and this is one of the landmarks you need to reach in this quest!
This past April and May, social media was flooded with Brainrot creatures — bizarre “creations” birthed by A.I. from commands that could only be described as brain-melting nonsense.
So, what have we seen?
Bombardino Crocodilo the crocodile
Lirili Larila the sandal-wearing elephant with the ability to manipulate time
Tralaleo Tralala the shark, strutting down the beach in Nikes
The almighty entity known only as Tung Tung Sahur
And among these wildly weird creatures, of course, there had to be a rhino — with appearances and names that leave you muttering, “What in the world did I just see?”
Introducing the Brainrot Rhino lineup:
TRIKITRAKATELAS
RHINO TOASTERINO
COCOSINO RHINO
After seeing them all, WILD RHINO came to a realization: If we can’t come together to protect real-life rhinos, Earth might one day lose them forever. And future generations may only know rhinos through stray A.I. creatures drifting across the internet.
To prevent that “oh no we didn’t” future, join WILD RHINO in learning how to protect these animals at:
👉 https://vi.wildrhino.org/
TRIKITRAKATELAS – LEGENDARY GATEKEEPER OF THE RED DUNES
Ah yes, a rhinoceros with a cactus body and a single Crocs sandal standing tall in the vast wild desert. TRIKITRAKATELAS – Legendary gatekeeper of the red dunes.
Rumor has it TRIKITRAKATELAS was born from an explosion when moonlight touched the heart of an ancient cactus forgotten for millions of years in the desert. It’s neither beast nor plant. It is a lifeform caught between endurance and the will to survive.
Its hulking frame is covered in razor-sharp thorns—each one said to be an ancient curse from long-lost tribes. The horn on its forehead glows whenever a sandstorm brews, acting like an antenna receiving signals from the universe. But the most unusual feature isn’t the horn, or the cactus armor—it’s the single lavender Crocs sandal on its left foot. Just one. No one knows why.
Some say the Crocs was a farewell gift from its only friend—a stranded astronaut who gave it the shoe before disappearing into the stars. Others believe the sandal is a sacred relic that shields it from the blood-boil of fire sand—a terror feared even by gods.
TRIKITRAKATELAS doesn’t attack unless provoked. It simply stands at the boundary between two worlds: existence and oblivion. Those lost in the desert who are lucky enough might see it tilt its head, drop a ripe cactus fruit from its mouth, and walk away—leaving behind a single Crocs footprint in the sand as a gentle farewell: “It’s not your time to die, kid. Keep going.”
RHINO TOASTERINO – THE CRUNCHY NIGHTMARE OF THE POST-INDUSTRIAL AGE
One twilight evening, when humanity mistakenly combined animal DNA with kitchen appliances (as a military budget cut), RHINO TOASTERINO emerged from assembly line #404. A mistake. A mishap. A miracle?
This ain’t your average rhino. It has three horns—two on the head like tradition dictates, and the third growing… right out of the toaster door. And yes, its body is a sandwich toaster, 800W of raw heating power, perpetually on “preheat.” Every roar fills the land with the scent of burnt bread and melting butter.
Its chest oven can toast four sandwiches at once—but only when it’s calm. When angry, it overtoasts everything: enemies, forests, even your emotions. Survivors say they saw RHINO TOASTERINO charging with glowing red eyes, a ding! sound like toast popping up, and then unleashing a “toaster charge” with a battle cry: “CRUNCH TIME!”
Legend says anyone quick enough to slip a slice of bread into RHINO TOASTERINO without getting skewered by its triple horns will be granted the most perfect breakfast in the universe—crispy golden toast, buttery, not a corner burnt. But only once. After that, RHINO TOASTERINO will stare at you like: “You’re tasty. Try that again and I’ll toast you next.”
COCOSINO RHINO – 95% COCONUT WATER, 100% BAD ATTITUDE
Born from a coconut struck by lightning on a blood moon night, COCOSINO RHINO is not the creature you want to mess with when thirsty. Round, glossy, constantly leaking, it is the embodiment of tropical freshness in the form of unrelenting rage.
Its body looks exactly like an XXL-sized coconut, with a rough brown cracked surface like an overripe shell, but inside lies a reservoir of pure coconut water, rumored to restore health better than a Red Bull x2 combo. Atop its head, a single horn juts to the sky—resembling a giant straw, though you’d be foolish to drink from it. Those who tried… didn’t live to tell the tale.
COCOSINO RHINO rolls to move, leaving behind trails of coconut water like a monsoon’s aftertaste in the dry season. When enraged, it shudders like a shaken coconut, unleashing sonic waves that disorient everything within 100 meters, before charging with the legendary “Coconut Crush™”—a tackle that cracks the earth and leaves enemies smelling oddly… sweet.
Some claim to have seen COCOSINO RHINO standing still under the sun, dripping coconut water onto hot sand like it’s mourning the days it was dismissed as “just a fruit.” Then it growled, grumbled, and rammed into a palm tree—and drank it dry.
Legend has it, if you face COCOSINO RHINO without fear, it will pause, nod once, and leave you a small coconut engraved with the words: “Drink, don’t think.”
April 30 – May 1 is coming up! Do you have any plans for the holiday? Going on a trip? Or just staying in and binge-watching the hottest films on Netflix?
If you haven’t decided yet, let us give you a movie list featuring rhinos to keep you entertained throughout the holiday!
ELASMOTHERIUM – DORAEMON: NOBITA AND THE ISLAND OF MIRACLES
“Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure” (2012) is the 32nd Doraemon movie, following Nobita and his friends on an adventure to a mysterious island full of strange creatures. The film features the Elasmotherium, a giant prehistoric rhinoceros, and delivers a strong message about wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
THUNDERING RHINO – KUNG FU PANDA 2
“Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011) continues Po’s journey as the Dragon Warrior. Following the first movie’s success, Po and the Furious Five face off against Lord Shen, a ruthless peacock warlord wielding powerful weapons that threaten to destroy Kung Fu itself. Along the way, Po uncovers the truth about his past and finds the inner strength to defeat Shen and save China. In this installment, we meet Master Thundering Rhino, the former leader of the Kung Fu Council, who protected the grand city of Gongmen after Lord Shen was exiled for his crimes.
FLYING RHINO’S ARMOR – KUNG FU PANDA 3
Thundering Rhino was trained by his father, Flying Rhino, a legendary Kung Fu master. Though only briefly mentioned in the film, Flying Rhino left a strong impression with his imposing battle armor, which he once wore in a fierce battle against enemy forces in Guangdong Province.
KOMODO RHINO – AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” follows Aang, a 12-year-old boy and the last surviving Avatar, the only one capable of bending all four elements. After being frozen for 100 years, Aang awakens to find the Fire Nation has taken over the world. Alongside Katara and Sokka, Aang embarks on a journey to master the elements and defeat Fire Lord Ozai to restore peace. Throughout the series, we encounter the Komodo Rhino, a Fire Nation creature with a distinctive rhino-like horn. These beasts are used for war, labor, and even as a food source for making Komodo sausages.
THE GOLDEN RHINO – THE SMURFS
“The Smurfs” is a classic animated series based on Peyo’s comics, featuring tiny blue creatures living in a hidden village, constantly on the run from the evil wizard Gargamel and his cat, Azrael. Led by Papa Smurf, each Smurf has a unique personality, such as Smurfette, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf, and Jokey Smurf. Together, they embark on humorous yet thrilling adventures to protect their village. In season 9, we meet Rahdu, a special baby rhino in the episode “The Golden Rhino.” As a “golden rhino,” Rahdu has the magical ability to turn anything it touches into gold with its golden horn. It is one of the closest animal companions of Prince Pricari, the son of a king and queen from a small South African tribe.
LIGHTNING RHINO – SCREECHERS WILD!
“Screechers Wild!” is a 2018 Chinese animated series set in a world where vehicles can transform into powerful creatures using special energy called “Screecher Discs.” Lightning Rhino is one of the most formidable Screechers, capable of transforming from a truck into an armored rhino with incredible speed and destructive power. It plays a key role in battles, helping the heroes gain an advantage over their enemies.
Which of these movies or series have you seen? Let us know your favorite rhino moment in pop culture!
“The more I look at you, the more I love you and will love you forever
Even though the wasted minutes of the past have been forgotten
The autumn weather in Vietnam is very sad, my dear
Purple Cloud is providing high quality
But love has not reigned yet…”
The lost love of the musician Lam Phuong –
For WILD RHINO, music is indispensable in everyday life, from meeting deadlines to resting peacefully after stressful working hours. Melodies combined with lyrics help us arouse emotions, from joyful to gentle and profound.
On the occasion of the POP CULTURE section launching the music theme for the second time, let’s join WILD RHINO in taking a look at music related to Rhinoceros!
RHINO SONG BY BIG WORD CLUB
Released on December 6, 2006, by Big Word Club channel, “RHINO SONG” is a song about a giant rhino who travels everywhere with other animals. With simple, child-friendly lyrics, RHINO SONG still contains useful information about rhinos, helping children love this ungulate more. Currently, this song has more than 16 million views on the YouTube platform.
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I’M A BLACK RHINO BY BROWN BAG FILMS
If you or your kids like fun songs, don’t miss “He’s a Rhino” from StoryBots! With the vibrant melody combined with the white rhinoceros, the children will love it and get the money!
Today’s topic is about music videos, so how could it be without the song WILD RHINO from the WILD RHINO campaign? WILD RHINO is a music product composed with the purpose of spreading the message of SAY NO TO RHINO HORN to Vietnamese people. In addition to easy-to-sing-along lyrics, WILD RHINO also has choreography so listeners can respond and dance along in exchange events with the WILD RHINO campaign.
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Let’s listen to these songs to support the spirit of SAY NO TO RHINO HORN!!!
So WILD RHINO’s POP CULTURE has officially reached the 10th milestone!!!
To celebrate this milestone, let’s eat popcorn, drink milk tea and watch rhino-related movies with WILD RHINO!!!
Gladiator 2 The Amazing Spider-man 2 Rhinoceros Rhino!
On the occasion of the 10th POP CULTURE being released along with the above movies, let’s spread the message of SAY NO TO RHINO HORN so that rhinos can survive and become an inspiration for popular culture!
1. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
If we exclude No Way Home with its multiverse element, TASM 2 is the Spider-Man movie that brings together the most formidable villains with three villains including Green Goblin, Electro, and Rhino. Rhino in TASM 2 is an extremely cool version with a rhinoceros-shaped armor equipped with heavy weapons controlled by the criminal Aleksei Sytsevich. However, Rhino only appeared for a few short minutes at the end of the movie, causing disappointment to fans.
2. BLACK PANTHER
Black Panther is one of Marvel Studio’s blockbusters, bringing a world rich in African culture and nature before the explosive Infinity War! A highlight of the Black Panther movie is the extremely powerful Vibranium-armored rhinos, ready to sweep away any enemy in front of them, especially the invaders of Wakanda and the rhino horn hunters.
3. GLADIATOR 2
The legendary Gladiator returns to the screen after 24 years. Not only does it have a new cast, director Ridley Scott also gives us some eye-catching battle scenes. One of them is the scene where Lucius has to face a rhinoceros in the Colosseum. Although rhinoceros is a highlight of this arena, there is no specific evidence that Romans rode them.
4. RHINO!
Back in the 60s, we had Rhino!, a zoologist who captures endangered African animals to release into a reserve, including the rare white rhino. However, poachers and locals oppose his methods. With the help of a nurse, he proves that relocating animals is better than killing them. If you’re looking for some old movies to enjoy, consider Rhino!
Christmas is coming everywhere! Everywhere you go you see sparkling lights, glowing Christmas trees and Bethlem grottos at the Italian Cathedral! When it comes to Christmas, how can we forget about gifts? I love the feeling of coming home from Christmas and seeing colorful gift boxes arranged under the tree, lol
Let WILD RHINO list great gifts related to rhinos that you can give to your relatives, loved ones, or… yourself!
