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How many horns do rhinos have?
How many horns do rhinos have?
Rhinos have two horns on the bridge of their nose, one larger than the other.
What is the purpose of the larger horn?
What is the purpose of the larger horn?
The larger horn is closer to the nostrils and is used to ward off predators and in spats with other rhinos.
What type of bird helps remove ticks and other pests from rhino skin?
What type of bird helps remove ticks and other pests from rhino skin?
Rhinos can get a layer of bug defense by wallowing in the mud, but they also have oxpeckers to help remove ticks and other pests from their skin.
Study Notes
- Rhinos have two horns on the bridge of their nose, one larger than the other.
- The larger horn is closer to the nostrils and is used to ward off predators and in spats with other rhinos.
- Rhinos have poor eyesight but have heightened senses of hearing and smell to know when danger is coming.
- Rhinos can get a layer of bug defense by wallowing in the mud, but they also have oxpeckers to help remove ticks and other pests from their skin.
- Rhinos tolerate their perched friends well despite the fact that oxpeckers also pick at their wounds.
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Test your knowledge about rhino horns and behavioral traits with this quiz! Learn about their defensive mechanisms, sensory abilities, and symbiotic relationships with oxpeckers.
