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Rhinoceros have very poor vision. To compensate, they have an excellent sense of smell. If you are ever near on in the wild, make sure you stay downwind so it cannot smell you. If they smell humans, they may become spooked and charge at up to 40 miles per hour.

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There is a special part in the Rhinos brain that is extremely sensitive that gives the Rhino a advantage of hearing and smelling. Hope that answered the question!

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