Did You Know?
Now that we’re friends, want to know some cool things about rhinos like me?
A rhino's horn is made of keratin — the same stuff as your fingernails and hair!
Rhinos love a good mud bath. It keeps them cool and protects their skin.
Even though rhinos are really big, they're really fast. They can run up to 35 miles per hour!
Rhinos can't see very well, but they have an amazing sense of smell and excellent hearing.
Oxpecker birds ride on rhinos' backs. They eat the bugs and help keep them clean.
Baby rhinos are called calves, and they stay close to their moms for 2 to 4 years.
Rhinos have been around, in some form, for over 50 million years.
A group of rhinos is called a crash. A crash of rhinos!
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What did people build so Ricky could cross safely under the busy road?
This next bit is for the grown-ups. Thanks for helping me share my story!
For Grown-Ups
Ricky’s story is a gentle way in. The problem behind it is real, and so is the solution, and there are simple ways to be part of it.
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