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Rhinos, which can grow to weigh 8,000 pounds (3,629 kilograms) is are the second largest land mammals after elephants. Their habit of charging just about anything in sight has earned them a reputation of animals with attitude.The five species of rhinoceros are found throughout Africa and Asia.
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The 90 percent decline in the world rhino population is due largely to poaching.
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Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same protein that comprises your hair and nails.
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The black rhino and white rhino of Africa and the Sumatran rhino of Asia all have a large horn at the front of their nose and a smaller horn behind.
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The poor vision of rhinos is probably the reason for their unprovoked attacks.
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Rhino horns can grow to be 5 feet (1.5 meters) long.
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Despite their size, rhinos can reach speeds of up to 40 mph (64 kph).
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Because they have few enemies other than humans, rhinos can live almost 50 years in the wild.
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The animals' name comes from the Greek rhino, meaning "nose," and ceros, meaning "horn."
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Rhinos are nearsighted and can't see well beyond 90 feet (27 meters) in front of them.
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