This series focuses on some of the best-known animals that are struggling to survive in our overcrowded world. Produced in conjunction with Oxford Scientific Films, the series introduces young readers not only to various animals that are at risk but also to wider environmental issues. This book looks at rhinoceroses and explains the threat facing these animals today. It describes their evolution, their physical characteristics, feeding adaptations and general behaviour. Each of the five species of rhinoceros is described in a separate section. The author discusses trade in rhino horn and hooves as traditional medicine, and the use of rhino horn for elaborate dagger handles in Yemen. Efforts to conserve rhinos are described including methods of fighting poachers and the creation of reserve areas, captive breeding is also discussed.
- ISBN10 1852108991
- ISBN13 9781852108991
- Publish Date 31 January 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English