Rhinoceros - An Introduction
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006Rhinoceros are characterized by large heads, broad chests, thick legs, poor eyesight, excellent hearing, and a fondness for rolling in the mud. Rhinoceros also have acute hearing and sense of smell, but poor eyesight over any distance. Most rhinoceros live to be about 50 years old or more. For ages, rhino horn has been used to treat illnesses, especially fevers. Yet like our fingernails and hair, is made of Keratin. Because they are very nearsighted, they often charge when they are startled. This has given them an undeserved reputation for having a bad temper.
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