RHINOCEROSES

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Depending on the species, rhinos have one or two horns. The horns grow continuously throughout the animal’s life. The horns of most animals have a bony core covered by a layer of keratin (the same substance found in hair and nails). Rhino horns are unique because they are composed entirely of keratin. In Asia, many people believe the rhino’s horn contains magical or medicinal qualities. This has

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territory, during mating, and to defend themselves from predators.

White rhino Indian rhino Rhinos have large ears and keen hearing but small eyes and poor vision. The Indian rhino population has recovered from fewer than 200 to more than 3,000. Black rhino Rhinos are ungulates (hoofed animals), with three toes on each foot and clover-shaped footprints. Ujung Kulon National Park – a World Heritage Site – is home to the last wild Javan rhinos. Javan rhino Some wildlife parks crop the rhino’s horn to discourage poachers, a controversial practice. Male rhinos are called bulls, and females are called cows. Their young are calves. A group of rhinos is called a crash. Sumatran rhino