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Rhino

HABITAT:

South of Ethiopia in the Savannas and the mountainsides.

DESCRIPTION:

The rhino is the second largest land mammal, growing to a shoulder height of 1.5 to 1.85 m, and a length of 3.35 to 4.2 m. A rhino can weigh up to 5000 kg. It is characterized by twin horns and a long, pointed, prehensile upper lip.

THREATS:

Hunting for supposedly"medicinal" purposes of its horns and habitat loss.

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