The Javan rhinoceros lives in dense rainforests in Indonesia and Vietnam, eating berries, seeds, leaves and fruits. It is one of the most endangered species due to low fertility, habitat loss, and extensive hunting for its horn and other body parts for use in traditional medicine. Adults stand 1.5-1.7 meters tall and 2-4 meters long, weighing 900-1400 kilograms, and have a gestation period of 16 months.

1. Javanrhino (Rhinocerossondaicus)Workmadeby: Ana Amaro nº2 AAE 2009/2010

2. Where does itlive?ItlivesinSouthwest Asia: Indonesia and Vietnam.

3. What does iteat?It eats berries, seeds, leaves and fruits.

4. What does itlooklike?Size: Height: 1.50 m - 1.70 m Length: 2 m - 4 m.Weight: 900 kg to 1400 kg.It is covered by skin.

5. HabitatIt lives in dense rainforests. These animals prefer areas with plenty of water and mud.

6. Curiousfactsaboutthis animal.All species of rhinos are endangered, because they have very low fertility and are very vulnerable to hunting. In addition They suffered the destruction of theirhabitat. They have been hunted extensively because nearly all its parts are used in traditional medicine. The most valuable is the horn, which has been used as an aphrodisiac, to cure fevers, for cables daggers, or to prepare a potion that is supposed to detect poison.

7. Gestation period: 16 monthsAverage life expectancy: 35 years.