Black Rhino

Author: I. Melanie Watt
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Publication Date: 1999-01-01
Features: The rhinoceros is one of the largest land mammals in the world. Despite these fierce animals weighing over a thousand pounds and being capable of attacking at high speeds, they have been hunted and are now on the brink of extinction. In this book, you will learn where black rhinos live, what they eat, and how they care for their calves. You will discover that black rhinos communicate using sounds that we cannot hear. Beyond vocal communication, what other methods do they use to interact with their companions? You will also learn why some people risk their lives to obtain rhino horns, while others put their safety on the line to protect black rhinos from extinction. This book will clearly explain what humans are doing to protect rhinos and what you can do to help.