There are five species of rhino in the world - two are African species and three are Asian. The African are the Black Rhino and the White Rhino. The Asian are the Indian, Javan and Sumatran Rhino. All the species are highly endangered - they are highly valued for their horns and face a very serious threat from poaching.
The White Rhino is the second largest land mammal next to the elephant. They stand anywhere between 4 to 6 feet tall. In the wild rhinos have a lifespan of 35 years.
Rhino's natural habitat is savannas and dense forests in tropical and subtropical regions. The mammals are herbivores - white rhinos have square-shaped lips and are ideally suited to graze on grass. Other rhinos refer to eat the foliage of trees or bushes.
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