Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

The Rhinoceros is a quadropedal herbivore living in tropical and sub-tropical climates. They eat 75 - 85 pounds of food each day.

Fast Facts

Name Means: "Nose Horn"
Colloquial Name: Rhino
Two African species
Three South Asian species
One of the last megafauna
Range: Western North America
Classification:
1. Order: Perissodactyla
2. Family: Rhinocerotidae
3. Geni:
  1. Ceratotherium
  2. Species:
    Ceratotherium simum
  3. Dicerorhinus
  4. Species:
    Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
  5. Diceros
  6. Species:
    Diceros bicornis
  7. Rhinoceros
  8. Species:
    Rhinoceros unicornis
    Rhinoceros sondaicus
Period: 15 MYA to Present
Length: Up to 15 feet
Height: Up to 6 feet
Weight: Up to 1 ton
Lifespan: Up to 60 years

Endangered Giants

All five species of Rhinoceros are at risk of extinction. Some indigenous cultures believe the horn of the rhinoceros to have powerful healing and virility qualities, leading to extensive poaching by humans. There are fewer than ten Javan rhinos in the world, and far fewer than 10,000 each of Sumatran and Black Rhinoceros.

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Mammals | Science | Animals

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Rhinoceros
African Wildlife Foundation: Rhinoceros
San Diego Zoo: Rhinoceros
South Africa Explored: Rhinoceros
World Wildlife Federation: Rhinoceros Endangered
National Geographic: Black Rhinoceros Profile
IFAW.org: White Rhinoceros Facts

Rhinoceros News and Articles

Google News: Rhinoceros News

Rhinoceros Background and Behavior

Kids' Planet: Rhinoceros
World Wildlife Federation: Rhinoceros

Black Rhinoceros

Wikipedia: Black Rhinoceros
International Rhino Foundation: Black Rhino Information
World Wildlife Federation: Black Rhinoceros
Sea World: Black Rhinoceros
Sedgwick County Zoo: Black Rhinoceros - Diceros Bicornis
Google Image Search: Black Rhinoceros
YouTube: Massive Black Rhino Confronts Mother In Law (3:04)

White Rhinoceros

Wikipedia: White Rhinoceros
The Big Zoo: White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium Simum)
International Rhino Foundation: White Rhino Information
Google Image Search: White Rhinoceros
YouTube: White Rhinoceros (1:45)

Sumatran Rhinoceros

World Wildlife Federation: Sumatran Rhinoceros
Wikipedia: Sumatran Rhinoceros
International Rhino Foundation: Sumatran Rhino Information
Ultimate Ungulate: Sumatran Rhinoceros
Google Image Search: Sumatran Rhinoceros
YouTube: Harapan, The Sumatran Baby Rhino (1:58)

Rhinoceros and Humans

Zoogoer: Rhino Horns and Humans
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Ceratotherium Simum
Boloji: Live and Let Live: Wildlife Versus Humans in Beautiful Nepal

Rhinoceros Fun Stuff

National Geographic Kids: Black Rhinoceros
Knoxville News Sentinel: Enjoy Up Close Visit With Endangered Rhino (2007)
Planet Oz Kids: How The Rhinoceros Got Its Horn
Amazon.com: Rhinoceros Tap: 15 Seriously Silly Songs (Book and CD)
YouTube: How To Make A Balloon Rhinoceros (6:29)

Rhinoceros Photos and Videos

Rhino Resource Center: Rhino Pictures
Google Image Search: Rhinoceros
Flickr Image Search: Rhinoceros
PhotoBucket Image Search: Rhinoceros
Wildcast: Reflecting Rhinos Video
YouTube: Rhino Attacks Tour Bus (1:13)

Rhinoceros Blogs and Forums

Vinny and the Hornless Rhino: Tribe Trade???
Rhino Resource Center: Messageboard
San Diego Zoo Weblogs: What Does One Do with Rhinoceros Poo?
Wildlife Friends: Rhino Rest!

Rhinoceros-Related Organizations

Rhinoceros Books and Related Merchandise

Amazon.com: Rhinoceros Merchandise Search
Amazon.com: Endangered Rhinoceros Book
AllPosters.com: Rhino Poster Search
Cafe Press: Rhino Merchandise Search

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