Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Rhinoceros

 Today we will learn about 3 different types of Rhinoceros!

FACTS:

Scientific name: Rhinocerotidae

Daily sleep: 8 hours a day

Lifespan: White Rhino- 40- 50 years    Indian Rhino- 35- 45 years     Black Rhino- 35- 50 years 

Length:   White Rhino- 3.7- 4 m           Indian Rhino- 3.7- 3.8 m        Black Rhino- 2.8- 3.8 m

Weight:   Male- 2,300 kg     Female- 1,700 kg 

Diet: Grass, leaves and fruit from trees and shrubs

Population: 27,000 :( 

Country from: Parts of Asia and Africa

Superpower: Their horn defends themselves from predators and other rhinos. RATING: 7.5/10

Gestation period: White Rhino- 16- 18 Months  Indian Rhino- 15- 16 Months  Black Rhino- 15- 16 Months.

How many types?: 5 different species!

FUN FACTS: 

Rhino's horns are made of Keratin ( so are our fingernails )!

Rhino's have poor vision.

There are only 76 Javan Rhinos left and they all live in Indonesia!

*Credits to Wiki




 

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Rhinoceros

 Today we will learn about 3 different types of Rhinoceros! FACTS: Scientific name: Rhinocerotidae Daily sleep: 8 hours a day Lifespan: Whit...