Greater one horned rhino
The greater one-horned rhinoceros is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It has a single black horn about 20-60 cm long and a grey-brown hide with skin folds, which give it an armor-plated appearance. The upper lip is semi-prehensile.it body Weight is 1,800-2,700 kg. Its color range from Gray brown, pinkish at the skin folds. Rhinoceros unicornis is classified by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as "endangered," the category belonging to animals facing a very high risk of extinction in the near future.
Hunting
Hunting was an important factor in the greater one-horned rhino's historical decline. During the last century, rhinos were hunted for sport by both Europeans and Asians. Rhinos were also killed as agricultural pests in tea plantations.
Poaching
Poaching of greater one-horned rhinos for their horns remains a continuous threat. Although there is no scientific proof of its medical value, the horn is used in traditional Asian medicines, primarily for the treatment of a variety of ailments ranging from epilepsy, fevers, and strokes.
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6 Comments
thanks for the information
Posted 23-12-2013 01:18
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 03-12-2013 21:11
Lets spread the word for need to protect rhinos
Posted 02-08-2013 05:02
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 01-08-2013 02:02
yeah we have to protect and care with the animals!
Posted 01-08-2013 01:33
so, guys we must put our effort for saving one horned rhino.
Posted 31-07-2013 23:52