Consuming rhinos, giraffes and hippos

Q: 

1. Is it permissible to consume African rhinos? They are herbivores and do not have canines. 

2. Is it permissible to consume giraffes? 

3. is it permissible to consume hippos?

A: 

1. No. They more or less come under the category of elephants and donkeys. Hence, they will not be permissible. 

2. Yes. 

3. No.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)