3. RHINOCEROS
1. DESCRIPTION
Rhinoceroses are the largest land mammals after the
elephant. They are grey and have got one or two horns.
There are five species of rhinos, two African and three
Asian.
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2. SIZE
Size: Rhinos range in height from 1,50 to 1,80 metres.
Weight: The five species range in weight from 350 kg to
four tons!
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6. BEHAVIOUR
As solitary creatures, both male and female rhinos
establish territories. Males mark and defend their territories.
Rhinos use their horns in battles for territory or females and
also to defend themselves from lions, tigers and hyenas.
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Rhinos are herbivores (plant-eaters) who graze
on grass as they walk. The White Rhinoceros is
nocturnal, it is most active at night and during
sunrise and sunset. During the hot African day, it
lies in mud or dust.
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7. THREATS
Rhinos are one of the most endangered species on Earth.
They are endagered because of hunting and the loss of
habitat. Hunters kill rhinos to sell their horns.
