In this post, I will be showing you 6 cool reasons why the rhinoceros rocks.

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1. Rhinoceroses are the second largest land animals in the world.🦏

Did you know rhinoceroses are the second largest land animals in the world?

Even though there are many large land animals in the world, rhinoceroses are the second largest land mammals in the world. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are rhinoceroses the second largest land mammals in the world?

The reason why is because of the size their gene inhabiting growth lets them to reach. They can weigh up to 2,300 kilograms.

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2. Rhinoceroses are one of the oldest groups of mammals.👴

Did you know rhinoceroses are one of the oldest groups of mammals

Despite the fact some mammals live long ago and still survive, rhinoceroses are one of the oldest groups of mammals. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are rhinoceroses are one of the oldest groups of mammals?

The reason why is because of they evolved before the Late Pleistocene Age arond 55 million years ago!

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3. Rhinoceros horns are made of keratin.

Did you know rhinoceros horns are made of keratin?

Just like animals who have thier defenses made of keratin like pangolins and african crested porcupines, rhinoceros horns are made of keratin. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are rhinoceros horns made of keratin?

The reason why is because this gives a good protection against predators like lions and leopards since keratin is really strong and is made up of specialized skin cells from layers and that makes the horn very strong.

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4. Rhinoceroses are most closely related to tapirs.

Did you know rhinoceroses are most closely related to tapirs?

Even though they look like their more related to large animals like elephants or hippopotamuses, hippopotamuses can’t swim or float. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are rhinoceroses are most closely related to tapirs?

The reason is that both rhinoceroses and tapirs belong in the order Perissodactyls along with horses.

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5. They have a symbiotic relationship with oxpeckers.🦜

Did you know they have a symbiotic relationship with oxpeckers?

Like animals such as cape buffalo, they have a symbiotic relationship with oxpeckers. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why do they have a symbiotic relationship with oxpeckers?

The reason why is because they both get something good as results of having a symbiotic relationship. In this case: the oxpeckers eat up any parasites they find on the rhinoceros’ body and they also warn the rhinos if any predator approachs. So the oxpeckers get food while the rhinoceros gets clean and is always aware of danger.

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6. They got their name from a word meaning ‘nose horn’.👃📯

Did you know they got their name from a word meaning ‘nose horn’?

Since they have a horn on their nose, they got their name from a word meaning ‘nose horn’. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why did they get their name from a word meaning ‘nose horn’?

The reason why is because they have a nose with a big nose on it so they used a Greek word that meant ‘nose horn’ to name it and that is how this animal got the name ‘rhinoceros’.

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📷Rhinoceros- In Pictures

 

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