(Xi-rhinocéros) The third guideway through the Southern Mountains begins with Mount Tianyu, below which flow many rivers. It should not be climbed. Five hundred li east stands Pray-and-Pass Mountain. Much metal and jade are found on its heights, while below are found mani Xi-Rhinoceros along with Si-Rhinoceros and elephants.
Guo Po descrbed the Xi-Rhinoceros as resembling a water buffalo with a pig's head and with elephant's feet, each foot cleft in three. It has a large belly with three horns on its nose, forehead, and on top, respectively. The smallest horn, whicj is on its nose, does not fall off and is used to facilitate eating. Because the Xi likes to chew on brambles, it often drools blood. - Shanhai jing, Guideways Through Mountains and Seas.