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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Rhinoceroses

For Students 9th - 10th
See pictures of the rhinoceros and find out about the different species, where they live, and why they are endangered.
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Other

International Rhino Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the black, white, Indian, Javan and Sumatran rhinos. Great links and information on rhinos. This organization works to save the rhinoceros from extinction. Much of their work centers on efforts to combat poaching.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Rhino Poaching Numbers Increase

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on continuing increases in rhino poaching in Africa.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the rhinoceros, as well as several pictures and audio clips.
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Globio

Glossopedia: Rhinoceros

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rhinoceroses, or rhinos, are big and ancient-looking and can be dangerous. They can also be shy and are seldom seen. Once there were hundreds of rhino species, but today there are only a few. This article provides an in-depth look at...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Rhinos From Hoof to Horn

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers a variety of topics related to rhinos including Rhinos on the Move, Rhino Strengths and Weaknesses, Ecological Functions, Social Life, and more.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Greater One Horned Rhinoceros

For Students 3rd - 8th
Reference guide to the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros that features facts on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Rhinoceroses

For Students 9th - 10th
Rhinoceroses are megafauna and all five species alive today can reach over a tonne in weight as adults. While all the rhinos have horns, only the African species use them to fight with rivals. Learn more about the rhinoceroses in this...
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline describing in both pictures and words the rhinoceroses from 50 million years ago to today. Learn how loss of habitat, poaching, and captivity has changed the rhino population over time.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Unicornis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about the Indian Rhinoceros, including details on its appearance, habitat, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Sondaicus)

For Students 9th - 10th
View images and read statistics and facts about the Javan Rhinoceros, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behavior, and breeding habits.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Rhinoceros (Rhinocerotidae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the rhinoceros. Discusses where they are found, the five species of rhino, physical characteristics, diet, and the serious threat they face from human poachers.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis, more commonly known as the Sumatran Rhinoceros.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
They are fierce, and they've thrived for millions of years, yet their deadliest enemy is man! Here is an entire report on the rhino that includes great images, videos of a charge, an interactive timeline, and information on the rhino horn.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Rhinoceros Introduction

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about rhinoceroses.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: White Rhino

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about white rhinos with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Rhinoceros

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning useful facts about the rhinoceros with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Audio clip included.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the massive black rhinoceros by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its appearance, habitat, eating habits, and other unique behaviors...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Rhinoceros for Kids: Learn About These Giant Animals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Rhino horns and size. Black, white, sumatran, indian, javan rhinoceros.
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Other

The Ultimate Ungulate Page: Order Perissodactyla

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site that gives a description of the order, Perissodactyla and then provides links to numerous families.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Rhinoceros Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides 13 interesting facts about the rhinoceros.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Amur leopard and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.