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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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How important is the culture to the How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin?
what were the conflicts in the story how the rhino got its skin
What is the real name for the prehistoric woolly rhinoceros?
Coelodonta antiquitatis is the binomial name (or scientific name) for the woolly rhinoceros.
yes they are
Reasons for EndangermentMost of the time, rhinos sleep under trees. Now, they are to the point of extinction, because people are wiping out the trees on the Savannahs. The rhinos are also being killed by some members of the cat family such as tigers and cheetahs. These cats prey on the young, rather than the mother of father. Pollution such as toxic waste and pesticide are on the grass, and when the rhinos eat grass, they die. The population is declining because of humans. Now, we must make up for it and try to help these animals live to see a brighter day.
What are rhinoceros hair made out of?
Rhinoceros hair is made of the same material as human hair is, keratin. Keratin also makes up the rhino's horn.
The oxpecker lives in different parts of Africa that include South Africa, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Oxpeckers are birds that live in grassy areas like savannas. This bird likes to hitch rides on the backs of animals like rhinos and zebras.
Can you show a map where rhino's live?
On a map, you can easily see where rhinos live because the majority call South Africa home. The African black rhino is endangered and facing extinction.
Is there a giraffe in viva pinata?
yes there are giraffes and they are called gingeraffes.and to get them to appear have three oak trees. another person There is no giraffe pinatas they have never excisted!
No there are no Girraffes whoever said that is dumb cos i tryed for three real days and nothing happened so dont try it.
Who is stronger elephant or rhino?
Elephants are quite a bit bigger and heavier than rhinos. Elephant males in musth(=rut) have been known to kill rhinos as well as livestock.
It could kill a rhino if it trampled the rhino to death or charged at it before the rhino charges at it. The elephant also has a weight advantage and thicker muscles.
What are the behavioral adaptations of the black rhino?
they can eat grass with their mouth and lick there toes clean
Yes. As all vertebrates, they have an internal skeleton to give their bodies stability.
How much does an Indian rhinoceros weigh?
The Indian Rhinoceros is the sixth heaviest species of land animal, after the African Savannah elephant, the Asian elephant, the African forest elephant, the Hippopotamus, and the White Rhinoceros. It is also the second largest species of Rhinoceros. A mature adult male Indian Rhinoceros may weigh as much as 4,500 pounds and reach 11 ft in length, while a female may weigh 3,000-4,000 pounds and reach 9-10 ft in length. The largest males may each weigh as much as 5,000 pounds.
It is a lillac-y yellow-y colour. I found out from when I went on a Safari in Africa.
It's made of keratin-that's the stuff your hair and nails are made of.
It is not attached to the skull and is not bone.
Although the horn is made from the same substance as hair, the horn itselff is not composed of hair as previously thought.
The horn of the rhinoceros is a dermal one, meaning made from something much like skin. Skin is composed of collagen and elastic fibres. The fibre making up the rhino's horn is a keratin very similar to that making up human hair and chicken's claws.
A rhino's horn is made of keratin. Keratin also makes fingernails, hair, and claws!
Matted/compressed hair Additional Information: The Rhino horns are made up of a fibrous protein material called "keratin". It is a non-mineralized material found on many living mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians. The "keratin" that makes up the Rhino horn, is the same material that makes up claws, hooves, nails, and hair. The harder form is usually found in the reptiles, claws, shells, scales, and the birds, beaks, claws, and even feathers. For more details, and examples please see sites listed below.
The horn is made of compressed keratin fibers, the same material that is found in fingernails and hair. ( The Wild Ones animal Index) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
hardened keratin.your hair and nails are made up of this protein called keratin
Rhino's horn are made of hair
An adult, healthy rhino is pretty much safe from anything but elephants, poachers and disease, although calves can get taken by lions.
an elephant could kill a rhino by sitting on it. or a shark could eat it. or a poisonous snake could bite it.
What is the Black Rhino population?
The Black Rhino is currently considered to be just over 4,000 individuals. Three subspecies are listed by the IUCN Red List as "critically endangered", with one, the Western Black Rhino possibly extinct. For more details, see sites listed below.
Why is it a bad thing Javan rhinos are diying out?
It is bad because future generations wont be able to see them and they are very nice animals.
Which weighs more a rhinoceros or a hippopotamus?
Hippo. However, between a hippopotamus and the White Rhinoceros, the weights between the two animals could very well be the same, since both animals, particularly the bulls have been recorded to reach 10, 000 lbs. But when comparing the hippo to other rhino species, the hippo reigns supreme in the weight category.
Who is the coach of the Leeds Rhinos?
The coach of the Leeds Rhinos would be Brian McDermmot, the captain would be Kevin Sinfield. The Leeds Rhinos are members of the Super League and were ranked 5th.
What climate do rhinoceros live in?
Usually Boggy Marsh Lands And Places where they can Get Lots Of Water..If you Have Anymore Questions Come to me!
What is the name for group of rhinoceros?
A group of Rhinos, is called a "crash" or "herd". But most often they are simply referred to as just "Rhinios" and it doesn't matter if it's a group of Black Rhinos, or White, the species doesn't make a difference regarding the use of any of these terms. For more details, please see the site listed below.
