History WebAnimation / TheRhinoAndTheRedbill

* AnAesop: Even when you have good intentions in doing so, you shouldn't cut out your friends when making important decisions, especially on a situation of mutual survival.

* FingerPokeOfDoom: Niles does this to Red often as a DopeSlap of sorts. Considering that he is much, much bigger than the tiny bird, and could easily crush him with his big hands, this is {{Justified}}.

* FingerPokeOfDoom: Niles does this to Red often as a DopeSlap of sorts. Considering their size difference and the former's strenght is enough to break the bones of such a tiny bird, this is {{Justified}}.

[[caption-width-right:350:Now entering Scorchwater Valley. Population:''Dying'']]

-->'''Niles:''' You know, I never get tired of that bit. [[FlippingTheBird Here. How many am *I* holding up?]] ''(it shows him about to raise his middle finger before it cuts to Red's reaction)''

-->'''Niles:''' You know, I never get tired of that joke. [[FlippingTheBird How many fingers am I holding up?]] ''(it shows him about to raise his middle finger before it cuts to Red's reaction)''

[[caption-width-right:350:Red: I'll be on the lookout. [[BlatantLies Everything's completely safe.]]]]

* HammyVillainSeriousHero: Rolo is always giggling (he is a [[The hyena hyena]] after all) and doesn't puts on a serious face while doing his job as a scavenger until the climax, whereas Niles is a PerpetualFrowner that rarely raises his voice even to scream. Red, on the other hand, is a bit more quirky and emotional than his friend, which makes him a fine line between the two.

!!''The Rhino and The Redbill'' provides examples of:

''The Rhino and The Redbill'' (also known as ''Tales from Scorchwater Valley'') is a canadian CGI web animation pilot by [[https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHendersonAnimation Alex Henderson Animation]]. Funded by Website/{{Kickstarter}} in 2020, it was released on Website/{{Youtube}} and Website/{{Newgrounds}} on February 15, 2022.

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!!The Rhino and The Redbill provides examples of:

* AllThereInTheManual: Some lore about the series was only revealed in concept art and promotional material, such as Niles' job as a [[HiredGuns mercenary]] or Red's [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname real name]] being Redford.

* CheatedAngle: Niles' face is never seen from the front, saved from a few frames when he turns his head around. This is more noticeable [[spoiler:when he's grabbed by Rolo's robot and barely manages to avoid falling off a bridge that was risen]], and his head remains at a 3/4 angle even when the camera perspective changes.

The pilot ('''which can be viewed [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG13b4_3gcU on YouTube]] and [[https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/833083 on Newgrounds]]'''. The creator has stated that it would serve as a proof of concept for producing more content with the characters in the future.

* ThirstyDesert: Scorchwater Valley, while more of a savanna than a desert, it feels like the latter because of its drought. One of the smaller conflicts of the pilot is even about Niles and Red running out of water to drink.

* TheSymbiote: Of the mutualism type: Red cannot fly for very long thanks to an injured wing, [[spoiler: as well as having an unhatched child on the way]], so he enlists Niles' help for transportation, in exchange for help the blind rhino navigate through the Valley. Although, considering how often the two [[VitriolicBestBuds argue]], it may also be a bit parasitic on a psychological level.

* TheBlindLeadingTheBlind: Niles' blindness is literal, but Red's come from his inexperience at travelling in the Valley and tendency for recklessness and stubborness, which leads the both of them into trouble.