Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh
Every year on September 22, World Rhino Day is observed to spread awareness about the different rhinoceros species and the dangers they face.
This day also celebrates all five rhino species namely the Sumatran, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan, and White rhino species.
Additionally, the day offers NGOs, zoos, and the general public a chance to honour rhinos in their own special ways.
World Rhino Day was first observed in 2011, and every year since then, it has been observed worldwide.
Here are some surprising facts about the endangered animals.
Rhinos are partially blind as they can only see objects 98 feet away from them.
Rhino horns are made up of keratin.
Rhinos are herbivores, so they only consume grass.
Rhinos have tiny brains relative to their size.
Rhinos move quickly on land and can turn swiftly in small spaces.