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Rhinoceroses
Also known as rhino and a member of the family Rhinocerotidae, rhinoceroses are massive, powerful odd-toed ungulates. They have a very thick protective skin, relatively little brains for mammals of their size and two horns on the snout.
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Why rhino live in marshy area?
They don't. Both species of African rhinos prefer the grassy savanna where they can graze on grass.
How long have rhinos been around?
The earliest rhinos appeared around 50 million years ago. The only rhino we know from that time was Hyrachyus. It was a small, tapir like herbivore that lived in North America and Eurasia.
It could be an even match-up between these two animals. Both hippos and rhinos have thick skin, and a hippo's jaws are powerful enough to cause a bit of damage to a rhino's hide. And yet a rhino has a horn that is sharp enough to gore the hippo. So it's possible that it could be a draw between these animals.
Why does rhino poaching happen?
rhino poaching is when they poach rhinos by cutting off their horn, wich is really cruel
What is being done to save the rhinos?
Yes, efforts are being made to protect rhinos. Wildlife reserves have been designated for rhinos, Rangers patrol areas with rhinos to catch poachers before they can strike, and it is illegal to kill rhinos, or sell their horns. However, it sat ill isn't enough. Sophisticated poachers still manage to evade Rangers and sell horns, and the reserves are not large enough to protect them from habitat loss.
Whoever said no, they are wrong. An adult rhino against an adult lion would result in the rhino winning. The Rhino's muscle and weight dominates the likes of a single lion, and a whole pack of lions. No lion pack has ever taken down a Rhino that is not ill, wounded, or old. The lion is only stronger then a baby rhino. Lions need prey that isn't as strong and intimidating as the rhino, that's why their most common meal is gazelle and zebra. Very rare will they eat a Rhino Calf because it's Mother would be so protective, the lions would be risking their lives and allowing a risk of fatal wounds. The Rhino is so dangerous it has no predators, besides humans with their modern technology, if we lived like cavemen still, the adult rhino would not have a single predator. Rhinos have proven themselves to be at the top of being the most defensive animal on land.
What is a rhinoceros horn composition?
Rhino horn is made of keratin, the same as our hair and fingernails.
Why do Rhinos and Pigs like mud?
Mud helps suffocate parasites and lice and also serves as a natural sun block to keep the hot sun off of the bodies of rhinos and pigs. It is a biothermal response to their lack of ability to dissipate heat; they immerse themselves in the mud if there is not a large round tub of cool water for them to bathe themselves in or if it is too dry for any mud to be found. Pigs do not have any sweat glands; therefore they cannot sweat. Rolling in mud cools them down.
What are facts about a rhinoceros beetle?
Rhinos eat only plants so are considered to be herbivores. They are solitary creatures that live in parts of Africa and Asia. The gestation period for rhinos is between 14 and 18 months. They are distant relatives of dinosaurs and are one of the most endangered species in the world.
Does a rhinoceros have hooves?
Yes, white rhinoceros is the largest of the perissodactyls, an order of hoofed mammals.
Human deaths caused by the rhino?
B/N the black & indian rhino, it appears the black rhino has the reputation for aggressiveness, but the Asiatic(one horned) rhino has the statistics(roughly 10 fatalities per year. Decades ago I read a drive-by that the Asiatic rhino had tusks-which it preferred as a primary weapon. That seemed to be unusual enough to go viral online, but I could not even find a rumor yey or ney.
I also wonder which kills more humans, rhino's hippos or crocs
What is the average height of the rhinoceros?
There are five living types (or species) of rhinos: the White, Black, Indian, Javan and Sumatran. The largest of all is probably the White rhino. These magnificent creatures can grow larger than any other land mammals, except elephants. A fully grown White rhino may stand 6 feet tall at the shoulder (183 centimeters) and it can weigh almost 8 thousand pounds (3600 kilograms). That means it can weigh as much as 50 average-size men.
Why is the horn considered to be dangerous for rhinos?
Muslims value their horn for ceremonial knives and daggers and the Asians think it is medicine. A single horn is worth up to $250K USD. Sad thing is, Muslim royalty has thousands of these knife handles, the average Muslim doctor can't afford them. How many more do they need? The Asians would be richer if they ground up toe and finger nails, because the horn is the exact same materials as these right down to the sub-atomic level.
because people are taking their horns for them self and bieng selfish
Poachers/hunters hunt Rhino for their horns which is made of their strong hair.
What big critter has a horn on its nose?
narwhal
its a whale with horn on its head that is also its nose
Consumers are plants/animals that cannot make their own food. Conversely, producers are organisms that can (usually plants, in the process of photosynthesis.
Since a black rhino cannot make its own food, it is considered a consumer.
Why are java rhinoceros endangered?
Rhinoceros are endangered for two reasons.
First, and probably most importantly, is that rhinoceroses have been over-hunted for their ivory horns, and they continue to be illegally hunted (poached) for their horns. Some animal species can withstand some hunting, because their populations quickly replenish themselves. However, like many other very large mammals, they reproduce slowly, and thus cannot easily replace their populations.
Second is habitat destruction. They need ample space to find food, and, additionally, human settlements keep breaking up the areas where rhinoceroses live. This makes it harder for mates to find each other, and thus still harder for them to reproduce and replenish their depleted populations.
Three ways you can help rhinoceroses are by:
- Avoiding wood products that do not have the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) symbol. This symbol means that the wood was harvested sustainably, and thus does not contribute to habitat destruction. This is especially important if the wood product is a tropical wood, because then it is more likely that it came from a rhinoceros habitat.
- Donating to organizations, such as the World Wildlife Fund, that work to arrest poachers.
- Last (but CERTAINLY NOT LEAST), be sure to avoid buying palm oil products. This is important because the expansion of palm oil plantations in Southeast Asia is one of the major contributors to the habitat destruction of Asian rhinoceroses.
How often are baby rhino born to the mother?
Breeding pairs may stay together for up to 20 days. Mating occurs throughout the year although peaks have been observed from October to December in South Africa and from February to June in East Africa. The gestation period is approximately 16 months with a period of two to three years between calves.
How much does a baby rhino weight at birth?
A baby rhino's average weigh is about 150 pounds. Rhinos, when fully grown are enormous and weight up to 3,000 pounds.
A baby rhinoceros can weigh up to 65 kg (140 lbs) at birth and a big one 2000 kg (4,400 lbs) However i don't exactly know.
