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Introduction (Insane Biology Of Rhino)
In today’s article, we’ll delve into Insane Biology Of Rhino, its size, its horns, its strong armor, and many such things that you might not know about. Have you ever wondered why the rhino is considered one of the most incredible animals in the world? Is the horn of the rhino has the power to cure cancer? You’ll find out more in the Article ahead.
And most importantly, what happened that rhinos, which once existed in millions in some era, are now critically endangered. In today’s Article, we will uncover everything. So, stay tuned with Animal TV Hindi.
African Rhinoceros
Here in Africa, there are two species of rhinos, the black rhino and the white rhino, with the white rhino stealing the spotlight. In fact, in Africa, there are two subspecies of white rhinos, one residing in the north and one in the south. The population of white rhinos in the south is approximately around 18,000, but only two white rhinos remain. It’s quite a thought-provoking fact that the rhino’s population is so abundant in one area and so scarce in another.
Looking at rhinos, it doesn’t even seem like they are animals. They appear as if they are a miraculous creation by nature. Their horns, skin resembling a strong shield, and their unique size make this animal look like it was created not for living in the jungle but for fighting in wars.
What Rhinoceros Eat?
They seem like they belong to another world, and you’ll find yourself taking refuge when you discover that they don’t eat meat. They consume grass, leaves, and other materials obtained from trees. They have different chambers in their stomach for digesting food. Food that takes longer to digest passes through more chambers and eventually gets digested. Therefore, this animal is extremely important for the ecosystem because it wastes nothing.
Rhinoceros’s Horn & Skin
In addition, the rhino’s skin and its horn make it quite distinct from other animals. The rhino’s horn is made of a material called keratin, which is the same substance that makes up human hair and nails. We will learn how this horn makes rhinos vulnerable to poaching.
Why Is Rhinoceros Has Thick Skin?
Their thick, armor-like skin not only protects them from the attacks of other animals but also shields them from insects, and they use it to protect themselves from the intense sunlight. However, sometimes when you see a rhino, it might appear to be wallowing in the mud. They cover themselves in mud despite having such thick skin. Despite their thick skin, it is surprisingly sensitive. They use the mud to protect themselves from insects and the intense sunlight, making their already robust bodies even stronger and safer from other animals.
Are Rhinoceros Intelligent?
Besides their strong bodies, rhinos are also intelligent, and they excel in observing and understanding their surroundings. Their hearing and sense of smell are quite remarkable. It has been observed that using these abilities, they manage to escape from even formidable predators like lions.
History Of Rhinoceros
They are generally peaceful and only attack when they feel threatened. Speaking of their history, the earliest rhino family lived in South America about 50 million years ago. Later, about 30 million years ago, another ancient family, which is quite similar to rhinos, resided in the region that is now Pakistan. You might find it hard to believe, but rhino families include Zebras and Horses, and the Tapir found in South America also shares a connection with these families.
5 Species Of Rhinoceros
Currently, there are five species of rhinos, which live in Africa and Asia. Among these, the black rhino and the African white rhino live in Africa. Meanwhile, in Asia, there are three species of rhinos: the Greater One-Horned Rhino, also known as the Indian Rhino, and the Javan and Sumatran rhinos, which are the smallest rhino species in the world.
Size of Rhinoceros
Whenever we think of rhinos, we imagine a huge animal, and indeed, they are enormous. After elephants, rhinos are the second-largest animals in the world. The African bush elephant is the largest animal in Africa, and the African white rhino is the largest rhino on the continent. Its weight can exceed 3500 kilograms. Even the smallest rhino, the Sumatran rhino, can weigh up to 1000 kilograms.
Which Animals Hunt Rhinoceros?
Despite being such massive creatures, very few animals can prey on rhinos. Tigers and lions can sometimes defeat a rhino. Apart from them, in the world of large animals, occasionally, elephants can cause significant harm to rhinos.
Human Vs Rhinoceros
Furthermore, the rhino’s biggest enemy is us, humans, yes, you heard it right. In the eyes of humans, the rhino’s horn is the most precious part. Whoever thinks this, in my opinion, is quite foolish. Perhaps they don’t have much knowledge about biology.
Why Is Human Poaching Rhinoceros?
Rhino horn poaching has some reasons. First, it’s scarce, and second, it’s valuable. You won’t believe it, but the price of just one kilogram of an Indian rhino’s horn can go up to approximately 4,00,000 dollars. The price of an African rhino’s horn can be up to 30,000 dollars. The exorbitant cost of this item places it in the category of the most valuable commodities in the black market.
Use Of Rhinoceros Horn
The use of this horn is found in traditional Chinese medicines. In China, people believe that rhino horn can help them stay away from various diseases or even cure diseases. Some people even claim that they have cured cancer with rhino horn. Fever and nosebleeds may be treatable, but curing cancer with rhino horn, I find it hard to digest. None of the research conducted on this horn has suggested that it can cure any disease. I also believe that there is no such power or chemical in this horn that can cure any disease.
Wrong facts About Rhinoceros
I don’t know what’s with the people in China that they hunt these top-level animals only and only for these medicines. For example, look at the Siberian tiger and also look at other species of tigers. People here believe that they can cure various diseases with tiger bones. But this is not true at all, and these bones don’t cure any illness. Where people eat snakes like chicken, make bat soup, diseases are common. And then, killing another animal again to cure these diseases is very wrong.
It’s just a belief that these bones and rhino horns can cure diseases. Without any reason, these actions are costing these animals their lives, and this is the biggest reason why today rhinos are so scarce. Not just rhinos, even tigers are part of this false belief.
Why Is Rhinoceros Important for Ecosystem?
Rhinos are one of the most important animals in the ecosystem. Rhinos are quite large animals and by consuming a lot of grass in the jungle, they prevent the overgrowth of grass. On the other hand, they lie on the ground and turn the area into more pits. This makes water stop there. In this way, it turns into a water source and is essential for other animals. In some way, certain types of birds that live on rhino’s body also help in keeping the insects away. And most importantly, rhinos help in spreading the seeds of trees in the jungle they eat.
Conclusion
Rhinos, the incredible creatures of the jungle, must always be remembered for their incredible importance to the jungle. Therefore, if you ever get a chance, support them to save them. Along with humans, animals are the most important beings on Earth, and if we want to sustain life on Earth, we should help in conserving every species in their ecosystem.
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