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Genus and Species: Rhinoceros unicornis
Where to find at Animal Kingdom: Kilimanjaro Safari ride in the east savanna.
Where they live: The white rhinos, like those in Animal Kingdom, in South Africa.
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What they eat: Grasses.
Keeping cool: White rhinos take cover by lying in the shade, they like roll in the mud, which coats their skin.
The horn: The horns have no bony core and consist of keratin.
Where the word rhinoceros comes from: The word rhinoceros comes from Latin through the Greek for rhino, meaning nose, and keras, meaning horn.
Status: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species classifies the white rhino as endangered.
Famous rhinos in Disney movies: The only famous Rhino is not a rhinoceros but a hamster named Rhino from the movie "Bolt."
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