Rhinoceros (genus) facts for kids
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Rhinoceros
Linnaeus, 1758
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The genus Rhinoceros of the family Rhinocerotidae includes the one-horned rhinoceroses, of which there are two extant species: the Indian rhinoceros (R. unicornis) and the Javan rhinoceros (R. sondaicus). These are characterized by one horn (actually thickly matted hair) on the upper snout.
See also
In Spanish: Rhinoceros para niños
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