How the rhinoceros got his skin?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the story or fable that explains the origins of the rhinoceros's skin, which likely refers to the children's story by Rudyard Kipling. This involves understanding the narrative and moral behind it.
Answer
The rhinoceros got his wrinkled skin after taking it off to bathe and having it filled with cake crumbs.
The final answer is: The rhinoceros got his wrinkled skin as a result of taking his smoothly buttoned skin off to bathe and then having it filled with cake crumbs after eating a Parsee man's cake, causing discomfort and leading to the wrinkled, itchy appearance.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: The rhinoceros got his wrinkled skin as a result of taking his smoothly buttoned skin off to bathe and then having it filled with cake crumbs after eating a Parsee man's cake, causing discomfort and leading to the wrinkled, itchy appearance.
More Information
In Rudyard Kipling's tale, the rhinoceros originally had smooth skin. The change occurred because the Parsee man sought revenge for his stolen cake by putting crumbs in the rhino's skin while it was off, leading to the skin becoming wrinkly after the rhino put it back on.
Tips
Common mistakes include missing the part about the cake crumbs and the rhinoceros taking off its skin.
Sources
- How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin | Just So Stories | Rudyard Kipling - etc.usf.edu
- How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin - Rudyard Kipling - English-e-reader - english-e-reader.net
- How the Rhinoceros got his Skin - The Kipling Society - kiplingsociety.co.uk
