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The Sumatran Rhinoceros (Sumatran Rhino) is the world’s most endangered species of rhinoceros. They are known for their hairy body and double horns, for which they have also got their other names – hairy rhinoceros, woolly (wooly) rhinoceros, and Asian two-horned rhinoceros. They are a rare member of the family Rhinocerotidae, the only extant species of the genus ‘Dicerorhinus’, and one of five extant rhinoceroses. Although they have a large body, nonetheless, they are the smallest among all the rhino species. The Sumatran rhinoceros is an elusive animal, and because of their rarity, the details of its life history are scarce. The Sumatran rhino lives for 30 to 45 years, which is almost the same like most other rhino species. Sumatran rhino is critically endangered, because of poaching.
Physical Description
Size: The
rhino stands 112–145 cm (3.67–4.76 ft) high at its shoulder, while
its head-and-body length is 2.36–3.18 m (7.7–10.4 ft).
Weight: Reportedly,
they weigh between 500 and 1,000 kg (1,100 to 2,200 lb), with an
average weight of 700–800 kg (1,500–1,800 lb).
Fur/hair/coat: Most
of its body is covered with a coat of reddish-brown hair, which often turns
black as the animal grows older.
Horns: Like
both the African species, this species has two horns, with the larger one being
the nasal horn that is typically 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in). The posterior
horn is typically a stub that may grow up to 3 inches (10 centimeters) in
length. However, in most cases, it is generally a hump.
Skin: They
have a coarse skin type typical to the rhino species, but it is soft and
pliable. The color of the skin is rusty to reddish-brown. They have unique skin
folds with two distinct folds in the skin circling the body behind their
anterior legs and before the posterior legs. Their neck folds are lesser and so
are the folds at the base of their legs. Although, the skin of this species is
fairly thin: about 10-16 mm.
Tail: They
have a medium size tail that narrows at the tip. The tail-tip is hairier than
the rest of the body. The tail measures to 35–70 cm (14–28 in).
The Habitat
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family:
Rhinocerotidae
Genus: Dicerorhinus
Species: D.
sumatrensis
Question
1. What is the species name of sumatran rhinoceros?
a) Dinosaurus sumatrensis
b) Dicerosinus sumatrensis
c) Dicernanirhus sumatrensis
d) Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
2. Is sumatran rhino the largest or the smallest among all rhino species?
a) It is the largest
b) It is the smallest
c) It isn't the smallest
d) It is the middle size
3. What is young sumatran rhino skin color?
a) Rusty
b) Dark brown
c) Black
d) Grey
4. How long sumatran rhino's body length?
a) 2.36–3.18 ft
b) 7.7–10.4 m
c) 236-318 cm
d) 7.7–10.4 in
5. Where the sumatran rhino can be found?
a) Sumatra island and Malaysia
b) Kalimantan
c) All of Borneo island area
d) Papua
Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)
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Oleh
Fawaz Amajida
