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Rhinoceros CareĪgain– because of their great size, strength, and aggression – rhinos require specialist care when kept in zoos. Does the Rhinoceros Make a Good Petīecause of their great size, strength, and aggression, rhinos do not make good pets. This poaching has led to endangering all of the five species, some of which are now dangerously close to extinction. Although rhinos are large, tough, and aggressive, they are very easily poached due to their drinking behavior – they visit water holes daily and, while distracted by drinking, can be easily killed. Rhinos are illegally hunted for their horns, which are used in traditional medicines, dagger handles, and decorations. The populations of all 5 species of rhinos are extremely small: For example, black rhinos have long, pointed lips for browsing on foliage, whereas white rhinos have broad, flat lips for grazing from the ground. Rhinos have evolved specialist mouths for their different styles of eating. They can be either grazers, mainly eating from the ground or browsers, mainly eating from bushes, shrubs, and trees.

Rhinos are herbivores, which eat only plant matter such as grasses, shoots, leaves, fruits, berries, and buds. There are two species of rhino found in various regions of Africa, and three species in regions of Asia. The preferred habitat varies depending on the species, but range from savannas, grassland plains, wetlands, and dense forests in tropical regions.

Horn growth – Rhino horns grow as much as 3 in (8 cm) a year, and may grow up to 5 ft (1.5 m) long.

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Thick-Skinned – Rhinos have a tough skin that is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) thick, which is why they are sometimes referred to as “pachyderms.”.Speed – Despite their great size, rhinos can run very quickly – up to 30 mph (48 kph).Value of Horns – Rhinos are illegally hunted for their horns, which on the black-market sell for the same price as gold on a weight-for-weight basis.Collective Noun – The name for a group of rhinoceroses is a “crash,” or a “herd”.They are also an iconic animal of the countries in which they are found, leading to some interesting facts about the Rhinoceros. Interesting Facts About the Rhinocerosīeing so large, rhinos have evolved several interesting features and characteristics. The two rhino species of Africa are much larger than the three species found in Asia. Rhinos are usually grey, black, or brown (though one species is called the “ white rhino”), and average about 1.5 tons (1360 kg) in weight. The characteristic feature of these animals is a large horn in the middle of their faces some species have a second, smaller horn. They have a robust, cylindrical body with a large head, relatively short legs, and short tail. Rhinos are thought to be the second largest land animal, with the elephant being the largest.

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