Save The Rhinoceroses
By Ben B
Classification
Rhinoceroses (rhinocerotidae) are split into five different species . There are two in Africa: the White Rhinoceros and the Black Rhinoceros. There are also three in Asia: the Indian Javan and Sumatran rhinoceroses. The Black, White and Sumatran have two horns but the Indian and Javan only have one.
Appearance
Rhinos have dark, thick skin and horns made of keratin, a similar substance as our fingernails and hair. They weigh about 1,300kg and stand anywhere from 139-193cm tall depending on their species. Their eyes are on the sides of their heads and their mouths are underneath their horns. The white rhino, unlike others has square lips!
Diet
Rhinos are herbivores and eat mostly small shrubs and foliage. The white rhino's with their square lips, graze on grass. Although they attack other animals, it is only for territorial reasons.
Habitat
Rhinos in Africa live in the Savannah and wide open plains. On the other hand the ones in Asia sometimes live in dense forest. What both types have in common though, is that they both like warm climates.
Threats
Rhinos have no natural predators but they are going extinct because of poachers.
In total there are only about 15,000 but the Javan and Sumatran rhinos have less than 100 Their horns are highly valuable and in some cultures are thought to cure things from fever, to food poisoning and even enhance sexual stamina.
In total there are only about 15,000 but the Javan and Sumatran rhinos have less than 100 Their horns are highly valuable and in some cultures are thought to cure things from fever, to food poisoning and even enhance sexual stamina.
Black Rhino
Population: 2,500
Continent: Africa
Horns: 2
Size: 132-180cm
Weight: 1,100kg
Continent: Africa
Horns: 2
Size: 132-180cm
Weight: 1,100kg
White Rhino
Population: 7,400
Continent: Africa
Horns: 2
Size: 170-185cm
Weight: 2,100kg
Continent: Africa
Horns: 2
Size: 170-185cm
Weight: 2,100kg
Indian Rhino
Population: 2,000
Continent: Asia
Horns: 1
Size: 163-193cm
Weight: 2,000kg
Continent: Asia
Horns: 1
Size: 163-193cm
Weight: 2,000kg
Sumatran Rhino
Population: 400
Continent: Asia
Horns: 2
Height: 120-150cm
Weight: 800kg
Continent: Asia
Horns: 2
Height: 120-150cm
Weight: 800kg
Javan Rhino
Population: >100
Continent: Asia
Horns: 1
Height: 150-170cm
Weight: 1,200kg
Continent: Asia
Horns: 1
Height: 150-170cm
Weight: 1,200kg
Please Help Save Them!
Rhinos are endangered and need lots of help. Please help or we may never see them again.