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There are two types of Rhinoceros found in Africa -
the Black Rhino and the White Rhino.
Black Rhinos are more rare than White
Rhinos, like to be alone and are much smaller than the White Rhino.
White
Rhinos enjoy grazing in a field of grass,
just like a cow while Black Rhinos will eat
bushes, twigs, leaves, tress and grass.
Man is the only predator of the Rhino.
They are often hunted for their horns. Watch out for the Black Rhino,
they have a short tempter and get mad pretty easy.
The White
Rhino is a bit more kicked back but will
charge if they very annoyed.
Here are some fun facts
about the Rhinos:
White
rhinos aren’t white. And black rhinos aren’t black. They are
both greyish in color but the White Rhino
is lighter in color.
Rhinos are fast! They can
run up to 30 – 40
miles per hour
 African
rhinos have a special relationship with
oxpeckers, also
called “tick birds”.
In Swahili, the oxpecker is called “askari wa
kifaru”, which means “the rhino’s guard”. The
oxpecker eats ticks and other insects it finds
on the rhino and the rhino
enjoys its company.
Rhino
horns are made of keratin,
the same material that makes up your hair and
fingernails.
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The closest living rhino “relatives” are
tapirs, horses and zebras
Rhinos enjoy a mud bath to cool
off and get rid of bugs.
A rhino will take a nap under a tree on a hot day, but
when it's time for a deep sleep, they lie down and curl up their legs.
Unlike you, a rhino only sleeps for a few hours every day.
Good night Rhino!
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Books about Rhino
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The Rhinoceros (Endangered Animals &
Habitats) by Mary Hull
Presents an overview of various species
of rhinoceroses, how they have become
endangered, and what is being done to
protect them from extinction.
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Rhinos- (Zoobooks Series) by John
Bonnett Wexo
packed with current scientific facts,
striking photography, beautiful
illustrations and unique activities that
teach children about animals and the
habitats in which they live.
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Rhinoceroses
- (True Books) by Melissa
Stewart
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(amazon.com) - USA |
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