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Characteristics: There Are 5 Species Of Rhinoceros Which Include The White, Black, Sumatran, Javan And Indian. The Indian Rhino Has One Horn Mounted On Its Snout While The Other Four Display Two. They All Carry Their Robust Leathery Bodies With Stumpy Legs.
Height:
Up To 1.8 meters (6 ft)Tall, And Can Measure Up To 4 Meters (13 ft) In Length.
Weight:
Up To 2,500 kg Or (5511 lbs).
Where They Live:
In The Rain Forests And Deserts Of Africa And South East Asia.
What They Eat:
Grass, Roots, Shoots And Shrubs.
The Rhino's Horn Is Comprised Of Thick Matted Hair Containing Keratin, The Same Make Up As A Human Fingernail.
The Rhino Has Lost 90% Of It's Species Since 1979. The Northern White Rhino Is Now One Of The Most Endangered Species In The World And On Last Count Only 10 Could Be Accounted For.
Rhinos Normally Feed At Night And Swim Or Bathe In Mud During The Day To Keep Cool
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