All About the Rhino
by Eric
Table of Contents Introduction........................ Characteristics.................. Habitat............................... Diet.................................... Behavior............................ Defense............................. Life Cycle.......................... Conclusion........................ About the Author...............
Introduction This book will tell you all about rhinos.
Characteristics The rhino can weigh 3000 pounds. The rhino is 3 to 6 feet long. It is a dark gray color.
Habitat The rhino's ecosystem is the grasslands. The rhino's location is the land of Africa. The climate of the habitat includes a dry season and a wet season. The temperature is hot. The rhino's shelter is to lay down in the grass.
Diet The rhino eats grass, leaves, twigs and branches of plants. The rhino is an herbivore.
Behavior The rhino eats for half of the day. The rhino rests in the water to be not too hot or it rests under a tree.
Defense The rhino needs to attach when it is in danger. The rhino uses a charge to attack. The rhino's horn is its main defense. It points the horn at its enemy when it charges.
Life Cycle A baby rhino stays in its mother's tummy for 17 to 18 months. A rhino takes 7 years to become a grown up. A rhino has a baby every 3 years. A rhino can live for 40 years.
Conclusion The rhino is special because it is one of the largest land animals.
About the Author My name is Eric. I am 7 years old. I like the computer. I have 15 friends. I like running on the track.
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