What Do You Know About The Sumatran Rhino?

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What Do You Know About The Sumatran Rhino? - Quiz

The Sumatran Rhino which is also known as the Hairy Rhinoceros is a species of Rhinoceros. It is the smallest of the Rhinoceros species. How well do you know about this Rhino? Find out by trying this short quiz.

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1.

What exactly is the Sumatran Rhino also known as?
- A.
  
  Small Rhinoceros
- B.
  
  Black Rhino
- C.
  
  Hairy Rhinoceros
- D.
  
  Last Rhinoceros
Correct Answer
C. Hairy Rhinoceros

Explanation
The Sumatran Rhino is also known as the Hairy Rhinoceros. This name is given to it because it has a dense coat of hair covering its body, distinguishing it from other rhino species.

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2.

What is the conservation status of the Sumatran Rhino species currently?
- A.
  
  Extinct
- B.
  
  Critically Endangered
- C.
  
  Endangered
- D.
  
  Least Concern
Correct Answer
B. Critically Endangered

Explanation
The correct answer is "Critically Endangered." This means that the Sumatran Rhino species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. The population of Sumatran Rhinos has drastically declined due to habitat loss, poaching, and low reproductive rates. Conservation efforts are urgently needed to protect and restore their habitats, control poaching, and implement breeding programs to prevent their extinction.

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What kind of habitat do Sumatran Rhinos not live in?
- A.
  
  Swamps
- B.
  
  Rainforests
- C.
  
  Deserts
- D.
  
  Cloud forests
Correct Answer
C. Deserts

Explanation
Sumatran Rhinos do not live in deserts because they are adapted to live in dense rainforests and swamps. Deserts lack the necessary vegetation and water sources that these rhinos require for survival. They are well-suited to the humid and wet conditions of rainforests and swamps, where they can find ample food and water. Therefore, deserts are not a suitable habitat for Sumatran Rhinos.

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4.

How does the Sumatran Rhino communicate?
- A.
  
  Making sounds
- B.
  
  Moving in a specific way
- C.
  
  Marking the soil with its feet
- D.
  
  Pinning its head to the ground
Correct Answer
C. Marking the soil with its feet

Explanation
The Sumatran Rhino communicates by marking the soil with its feet. This behavior is a form of scent marking, where the rhino uses its feet to scratch the ground and leave behind its scent. This marking is a way for the rhino to communicate with other rhinos, indicating its presence and territory. By marking the soil, the Sumatran Rhino can leave behind a scent that can be detected by other rhinos, helping to establish boundaries and avoid conflicts. This behavior is an important aspect of social communication among Sumatran Rhinos.

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5.

When exactly was the Sumatran Rhino first spotted?
- A.
  
  1660
- B.
  
  1689
- C.
  
  1793
- D.
  
  1844
Correct Answer
C. 1793
6.

What exactly is a major predator of the Sumatran Rhino?
- A.
  
  Tigers
- B.
  
  Snakes
- C.
  
  Buffaloes
- D.
  
  Sharks
Correct Answer
A. Tigers

Explanation
The Sumatran Rhino's major predator is the tiger. Tigers are known to hunt and prey on Sumatran Rhinos, making them a significant threat to the rhino population. Tigers have the strength and agility to take down these large herbivores, making them the primary predator in their ecosystem.

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7.

Where exactly was the Sumatran Rhino first spotted?
- A.
  
  Brazil
- B.
  
  Sumatra
- C.
  
  Ireland
- D.
  
  Thailand
Correct Answer
B. Sumatra

Explanation
The correct answer is Sumatra. Sumatra is the location where the Sumatran Rhino was first spotted.

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8.

What is the maximum life span of a Sumatran Rhino?
- A.
  
  20 years
- B.
  
  24 years
- C.
  
  35 years
- D.
  
  40 years
Correct Answer
D. 40 years

Explanation
The maximum life span of a Sumatran Rhino is 40 years. This means that the longest recorded lifespan for a Sumatran Rhino is 40 years.

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9.

What is the Sumatran Rhino's mode of diet?
- A.
  
  Herbivorous
- B.
  
  Carnivorous
- C.
  
  Omnivorous
- D.
  
  Symbiotic
Correct Answer
A. Herbivorous

Explanation
The Sumatran Rhino is herbivorous, meaning its mode of diet consists mainly of plants. This is supported by the fact that the Sumatran Rhino has a large, barrel-shaped body and a prehensile lip that allows it to grasp and pull vegetation into its mouth. Additionally, their teeth are adapted for grinding and chewing plant material. This indicates that their primary source of nutrition comes from consuming plants and vegetation, making them herbivorous.

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10.

What is size of the Sumatran Rhino species compared to other Rhino Species?
- A.
  
  Largest
- B.
  
  Smallest
- C.
  
  Same size
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. Smallest

Explanation
The Sumatran Rhino species is the smallest among all Rhino species. This means that in terms of physical size, the Sumatran Rhino is smaller than other Rhino species.

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