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Are Sumatran rhinos protective of their young?
Yes
Where does Sumatran rhinos currently live?
Indonesia and some where else
Do rhinos live in the rainforest?
Yes, some varieties of rhino live in tropical rainforests. The black and white rhinos live on the savanna in Africa. The Sumatran, Indian, and Javan rhinos all live in the tropical rainforests of southern Asia. The Javan and Sumatran are critically endangered.
Do hairy rhinos exist?
Yes, the Sumatran rhino ("hairy rhino") does exist, but sadly, it is on the "critically endangered" list. In fact, it is the most endangered rhinoceros species. Poaching has caused the number of Sumatran rhinos to decrease by fifty percent over the last 20 years. Currently fewer than 100 Sumatran rhinos exist on the island of Sumatra, and only 10 animals remain in Malaysia.
How long does a Sumatran Rhinoceros live?
No one really knows, but it is assumed that the Sumatran Rhinoceros has a lifespan similar to other rhinos, approximately 30-40 years.
What are different types of rinos?
There are five types of rhinos, the White, Black, Indian, Javan and Sumatran.
What layer of the rain forest does the Sumatran Rhinoceros live?
Sumatran rhinos strictly live on the ground. They cannot climb trees. The ground level of a rainforest is called the understory.
How many species of rhino are there?
There are only five species of Rhinos left, the black, white, Indian, Javan, and Sumatran.
Are rhinos habitats endangered?
Yes, the habitats where rhinos live are being destroyed by humans at an alarming rate. The forest homes of the Javan and Sumatran rhinos are located in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia's forest has the world's fastest rate of deforestation.
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What threatens the Sumatran Rhinoceros?
To be perfectly honest the main threat to the Sumatran Rhinoceros is man. Poaching means that now there are only about 300 of them left in Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra and Malaya. They are the smallest of the rhinos, and so it is possible that a Tiger could kill a relatively young Sumatran Rhinoceros
Who is the enemy of a rhinoceros?
Large prides of lions have killed and ate adult black rhinos. Nile crocodiles in groups can prey on black rhinos. Large clans of spotted hyenas have preyed on black rhinos. Injured and old white rhinos are vulnerable to lion prides and clans of hyenas. Bengal tigers have preyed on old and injured indian rhinoceros. Young indian rhinoceros are prey for bengal tigers, hyenas, and crocodiles. Sumatran tigers and saltwater crocodiles prey on young sumatran rhinoceros.
