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Rhinoceros
| Common Name Rhinoceros Scientific Name Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis (Sumatran rhinoceros) Animal’s Status The rhinoceros are endangered and considered as rare animals Family Mammal Animal’s habitat They lived in transitional habitats between open grassland areas and hilly tropical forests in Borneo (in Sabah and Sarawak) grazing or browsing , in bushes or shrubs. Description of animal -It is a large and thick skinned animal -It has one or two horns on its forehead -The rhinoceros has a massive body and short, thick legs. -The skin is thick, grey or brown, and, in the Asian species, marked by folds at the neck and limb junctures, so that the animal seems to be covered with armour plates. Number of species known to exist Five species now exist, three in Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Numbers Still Surviving Peninsula Taman Negara 22-36 Peninsula Endau Rompin 20-25 Peninsula Selama 10-15 Peninsula Belum 10+ Sabah Tabin 20+ Sarawak Limbang 10+ Food Grass and other foliage constitute the principal food of the animal. Reproduction One offspring is produced, after a gestation of 15 to 18 months. It may stay with the mother for 30 months. Why are the animals in danger? It comes from the people themselves. The rhinoceros have been hunted for their horns to the verge of extinction. The horns are used in artistic carving and is also prized as a medicine and aphrodisiac. Because of this market, four of the five rhinoceros species are nearing extinction. Another reason is of course, deforestation Protection program -National Parks. -Zoo. -Forestry services. They have been kept in zoo’s and national parks around the world. (Check on Malacca Zoo) How can we help? 1. Public awareness- do not disturb the rhinoceros, let it live in its natural habitat. 2. Illegal hunting must be stopped so that this animal can go on living. References: 1. http://www.jaring.my/hilitan 2. http://encarta.msc.com 3. http://www.nationalgeographic.com 4. http://www.panda.org/resources/ 5. The New Webstar International Encyclopedia |
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HIDAYAD, SITI EFLIZA BINTI ASHARI, RAJDAVE SINGH, NURKARTIKAH HARTINI BINTI MD ZAIN,
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