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A rhinoceros, commonly abbreviated to rhino, is a member of any of the five extant species of odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae; it can also refer to a member of any of the extinct species of the superfamily Rhinocerotoidea. Wikipedia
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Rhinos have massive bodies and a large head with 1-2 horns. The horns are dermal in origin; they are very solid and are composed of compressed, fibrous keratin.
Rhinoceros platyrhinus is one of the largest Pleistocene rhinocerotines of Eurasia, adapted to feed on abrasive food. Rhinoceros sivalensis is a small browser ...
The Rhinocerotidae arose during the Eocene, likely from tapir-like ancestors. Rapidly colonizing Eurasia and North America, and then invading Africa during the ...
Apr 14, 2024 · rhinoceros, (family Rhinocerotidae), any of five or six species of giant horn-bearing herbivores that include some of the largest living ...
a family of mammals that contains all the true rhinoceroses and that is often considered to constitute together with extinct related forms a distinct ...