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Mammals
Rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 35-50 years
- Weight
- 1,800-2,500 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is a herbivore species found in African and Asian grasslands. It typically lives 35-50 years, weighing around 1,800-2,500 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the rhinoceros: Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same as your fingernails.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.