Rhinoceros

Design

Rhinos are herbivores, meaning that they eat only plants. White rhinos (indigenous to Africa) are uniquely suited to graze on grass with their square-shaped lips. The other four species of rhinos prefer to eat the foliage of trees or bushes.

Features

• The rhino is known for its immense body and stubby legs. Rhinos have either one or two horns on its heads, which are used in fighting with other rhinos and for protection against predators.
• These are some of the most endangered animals in the world. They continue to be fiercely hunted for their horns.

Fun Facts

• A rhino can sleep while lying down or while standing up.
• Rhinos may have been the source for the legendary unicorn.
• A rhino’s skin gives the appearance of bony plates, but it is really just thick and wrinkled skin.
• The gestation period for a baby rhino (calf) is 14–18 months, depending on the species.

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White rhinoceros, woolly rhinoceros (extinct)