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 This
year, World Rhino Day was September 22. Many people and organizations all over the
world celebrated the day by coming together to raise awareness of rhino
conservation. How much do
you know about the rhino?
There are five different species of rhinos in the world. They are
the black rhinos, white rhinos, Indian rhinos, Javan rhinos, and Sumatran
rhinos. They mostly live southern Asia or Africa.
 All species
of rhinos can usually grow over 1,000 kg.
However, white rhinos can grow to 3,500 kg! That’s big! That is why
the white rhino is considered the second largest land mammal after the elephant.
And even though the rhino has a large body, they eat only plants.
They usually eat sprouts and sprigs.
The rhino has horns made of a special protein.
So, they are often hunted by humans for their
horns. Unfortunately, that has now made three of the five rhino species
endangered. Let’s protect
the endangered rhino! |
Staff
reporter Michelle Kang
(bubibi@timescore.co.kr)
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