Rhinos: 11 Incredible Facts, Plus Photo Gallery
Rhino fact 4: The front horn of the African rhino species can reach over four feet in length, while the Asian rhino species have smaller horns, typically less than two feet in length.
The horn is comprised of keratin, the same material as hair and fingernails, and can be removed without harming the rhino (it grows back). At some rhino sanctuaries, the horns are removed in an effort to protect the rhinos from poachers. Unfortunate superstitions in China and other parts of Asia attribute medicinal properties to the rhino’s horn, believing it to be a “remedy” for common ailments, such as pain and fever (not as an aphrodisiac).
Thanks for the info. They are fascinating animals. I did not realize they are fairly closely related to horses.
I read elsewhere that the record size for a white rhino was a specimen of 10,000 pounds!
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