Rhinoceros Yokai

**Rhinoceros Yokai** are beings who are known for breaking through anything by charging at it.

## Physical Appearance

Rhinoceros Yokai are anthropomorphic versions of their Surface World counterparts. They are very tall and muscular or chubby. They mostly have gray skin with small ears, one or two pointy horns on their heads, small rhino tails, and large square-like toes on their feet.

## Description

Rhinoceros Yokai are one of the strongest yokai species in the Hidden World. These yokai can lift heavy objects with ease and are able to crash through anything that gets in their way. They're quick to be revoked. They use their immense strength to charge at anything or anyone that had gotten them mad. However, Rhinoceros Yokai tend to use all their energy and needs time to recover. Making them not good at fighting with those who specialize in fighting in a distance. These yokai are a menace when it comes to fighting up close. But aren't good at distance fighting.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Rhinoceros Yokai have in their arsenal:

* Charge!
* Decelerated Aging
* Dermal Armor
* Enhanced Durability
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Hearing
* Enhanced Smell
* Enhanced Strength
* Hoof Protrusion
* Horn Protrusion
* Savanna/Jungle Adaptation
* Size Enhancement

### Variations

* **Black rhinoceros Physiology**: Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability, Feral Mind, Enhanced Speed
* **Indian rhinoceros Physiology**: Enhanced Speed, Speed Swimming
* **Javan rhinoceros Physiology**
* **Sumatran rhinoceros Physiology**: Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Agility
* **White rhinoceros Physiology**: Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability, Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Smell

Extinct Species:

* **Paraceratherium Physiology**
* **Woolly rhinoceros Physiology**: Arctic Adaptation, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability, Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Smell

### Associations

* Animal Imitation
* Animal Morphing
* Fire Negation
* Mammal Manipulation
* Mammal Transmutation
* Mammalian Physiology
	+ Ungulate Physiology

## Pop Culture

The most famous character is Rocksteady from the TMNT Franchise. Rocksteady was a normal human but was mutated into a rhinoceros after coming into contact with mutagen. He's one of the many villains that the Turtles have to faced throughout all iterations. Usually he's part of the Foot Clan as one of the Mutant Henchmen along with Bebop. In Season 3 of TMNT 2012, his human name was Ivan Steranko and he was mutated along with Anton Zeck due to them stealing the Kuro Kabuto from Shredder.

## Life in the Hidden World

Rhinoceros Yokai has poor eyesight since they were born. Because of this, they tend to attack anything or anyone by charging at it. Causing major damage to various buildings in the Hidden World. So they either wear a pair of glasses to help with their eyesight or wear mystic eye contacts for their eye problems. These yokai are often seen working as construction workers, wrestlers, bodyguards and even geishas and farmers. Their strength are good at heavy-duty jobs. Some rhinos have become criminals and sometimes joining criminal organizations. They usually work as being guards to the bosses. Going with them anywhere in case someone tries to attack them from behind. Rhinoceros Yokai's skin are tough enough to handle most attacks. Usually leaving little bruises and scratches after each fight.

## Symbolism

The rhinoceros spirit animal is known for its aggressive behavior and strong physical presence. Such a mammoth creature should fill you with fear and alarm, but the rhinoceros symbolism is replete with contradictions. It’s a powerful animal that represents power, substance, solidity, and stamina.