Rhinoceros
How many types of Rhinos are there?
5
What are "tusks"?
The elephant's teeth that extend outside the mouth.
How much does an adult buffalo weigh?
400 to 900 kg.
Where do leopards live?
In Asia and in Africa
What is a g r o u p of lions called?
A pride.
Where do they live?
Africa and Asia
How long is the female elephant pregnant?
22 months
Do they live alone or in herds?
They live in herds of 20-30, sometimes larger.
They are carnivors. What does that mean?
It means they only eat meat.
What does a pride consist of?
Several females with their cubs - and one or two males.
Do rhinos live alone or in herds?
They live alone
How do elephants communicate?
They communicate with low frequency sounds. ( that can be heard miles away by elephants only)
Why do they bathe in water and mud?
To cool down and as protection against insects.
How big does an adult get?
20 to 72 kg. (males are larger than females)
Where do they live (in Africa)?
Mainly in the savannas and open woodlands.
They are herbivores. What does that mean?
They eat plants.
What is said about elephants' memory?
An elephant never forgets.
How big is a newborn calf?
35-45 kg
What does it mean that the the leopard population in Africa is d e c l i n i n g?
The number of leopards in Africa is getting smaller over time.
How do they hunt?
The females hunt together, while the male protects their territory.
How big can they get?
2 tons
Elephants show sign of advanced inteligence and empathy like humans and dolphins. In what way?
They help other elephants, they are sad when another elephant from the heard dies, and they recognize themselves in mirrors.
How old does a buffalo in the wild get?
15 to 20 years.
How old does a leopard get in the wild?
10 to15 years.
How do the females hunt?
They set ambushes and surround the prey.