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Sumatran Rhino

Endangered Species:
Sumatran Rhino

Overview:
(Scientific Name) Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis, (Weight) About 1,760 lbs (800 kg), (Length & Height) Height, 48 to 58 in (1.2 to 1.5 m), Length, 8 to 10 ft (2.5 to 3.2 m).

Location:
Across parts of Southeast Asia, including: Sumatra, Indonesia, the foothills of Bhutan and northeast India, southern China, Cambodia and Borneo.

Habitat:
The Sumatran rhino lives in a tropical forest, in both the lowlands and highlands. Sumatran rhinos are very well adapted to life in very tropical forests. They are primarily attracted to areas with plentiful food resources shrubs, fruits, shoots, leaves and roots

Climate:
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They feed mostly in small patches of juicy secondary vegetation created by landslides, tree falls and along river banks. They are also fond of fruits that have fallen from the forest trees.Sumatran rhinos eat on average 50-60 kg (almost 1% of their body weight) of plant matter per day.

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