SAFARI LTD Rhinos Good Luck Minis Figure

There are actually 5 separate species of Rhinoceros, scattered from Java to Africa, with conservation statuses from critically endangered to near threatened. Their range was once much larger, as cave paintings in Europe attest to their existence there at one time. Going back 30 million years, the 20-ton Paraceratherium, or Giant Rhinoceros, was the largest land mammal that ever lived. As the Earth cooled and eventually entered an ice age, the large mammals grew smaller, and species such as the Wooly Rhino appeared. Thousands of years of climate shifts and human hunting shrunk the range of the Rhino as it continued to adapt slowly. Today, the several species cling to life in scattered enclaves, still threatened by poachers who desire their horns. Conservation efforts are in full swing to guard protected areas. Feature: - The several species of rhinoceros live in Africa, India, Java, and Sumatra, although they once ranged throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe. Both White Rhinos and Black Rhinos are actually grey. Black Rhinos have pointed lips, while White Rhinos have square lips. - Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis - Characteristics: These Rhino minis are ready to charge into an Africa or India school project or lesson. They can also be used to study conservation or as party favors or giveaways. - Rhinos are part of the Good Luck Minis® collection Specifications: - Dimensions: 20.25 W x 25.5 H - Dimensions: 7.97 W x 10.04 H