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 attack 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. Did you know that Ms. Suarez is going to give a prize today?