Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis)

Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis)

* Family: Rhinocerotidae,

* Genus: Dicerorhinus,

* Species: D. sumatrensis,

* Class: Mammalia,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Herbivore,

* Average life span in captivity: 35 to 40 years,

* Size: Height, 48 to 58 in (1.2 to 1.5 m), Length, 8 to 10 ft * (2.5 to 3.2 m),

* Weight: About 1,760 lbs (800 kg),

* Group name: Solitary,

* Protection status: Endangered.

** Did you know? Fewer than 400 Sumatran rhinos are thought to exist, making it one of the rarest large mammals in the world.

*** The two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros shares the bleak distinction of worlds most endangered rhino with its regional cousin, the Javan rhino. The smallest of the rhino family, the Sumatran rhinoceros lives in isolated pockets in the dense mountain forests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and possibly Myanmar (Burma).

more Info: www.spiceislandfilms.com

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatran_Rhinoceros

or http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/sumatran-rhinoceros/

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[Steevee14]

Just FYI: the "species" name (sumatrensis) of any animal or plant is not capitalized. Nice video. I thought that the Sumatran rhino existed only in Sumatra and Borneo, with none in \Malaysia, as you seemed to indicate, or Myanmar.

[brunochavesanimais]

very good