Status: Species: Common Name: Last Update:

Offline Ceratotherium simum White Rhinoceros -----
Offline Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Sumatran Rhinoceros -----
Offline Diceros bicornis Black Rhinoceros -----
The family Rhinocerotidae comprises large, herbivorous mammals commonly known as rhinoceroses. They are characterized by their massive bodies, thick protective skin, and one or two prominent horns on their snouts. Rhinoceroses are native to parts of Africa and Asia, inhabiting grasslands, savannas, and tropical forests. They are primarily grazers or browsers, feeding on grasses, leaves, shoots, and fruits. Despite their formidable size and strength, many species within this family are critically endangered due to poaching for their horns and habitat loss. Rhinocerotidae exhibit relatively slow reproduction, complex social behaviors, and play an important ecological role in shaping vegetation and maintaining biodiversity in their habitats.

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