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What if I told you there's an animal that can weigh more than a car, run faster than most people on bicycles, and carry a giant horn right on its face. Today we're exploring one of the strongest and most unusual animals on Earth, the rhinoceros. I'm your host, Garrett Maroon, and before I introduce my three favorite Savannah Explorers, let me say a very big happy birthday to Olivia in Raleigh, North Carolina, Everett in New Braunfels, Texas, and Elise in Laredo, Texas. Thank you for the rhino topic, Elise, and happy birthday to all of you. If you want to say hi to the Nature Loving Kids, suggest an animal or nature topic, or get a birthday shout out, email us at nature loving kidspodcast at gmail.com. Now on to my three favorite Savannah Explorers.

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Hi, I'm Hattie. Happy birthday, everyone. And rhinos always seem calm until they charge. And I'm Dylan. And I want to know how big the horn really is. And I'm Ivy, and I'm the funny one.

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Well, let's dive in. Rhinos are some of the largest land animals in the world. There are five main kinds of rhinos: white rhinos, black rhinos, Indian rhinos, javan rhinos, and Sumatran rhinos.

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Do they all have horns?

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Yes, but some have one horn and some have two. And here's something surprising. A rhinos horn is not made of bone.

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Wait, what?

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What?

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It's made of keratin, the same material as your fingernails and hair.

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That's actually crazy. Rhinos may look slow and heavy, but they can run up to 30 to 35 miles per hour. No way!

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Even though they can weigh thousands of pounds, they can move very quickly when needed.

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That would be terrifying to see running at you.

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Very true. Now, did you know that rhinos don't see very well, but they have an incredible sense of smell.

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That's right. They use smell more than sight. They can detect danger, other rhinos, and even humans from far away using their nose. That's like having a superpower nose.

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Exactly. Alright, time for a rhino joke break. What do you have for us, kiddos?

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What did the rhinoceros say to the rainbow? What? Rhinocerol! Why did the rhino bring crance? Why? To draw some attention. Hey everyone, Hattie here. If you like this podcast and want bedtime stories for kids, check out my dad's podcast called Lantern Hollow.

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Rhinos mostly live in grasslands, savannas, and forest, depending on the species.

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Most rhinos eat grass, leaves, branches, and plants. So they're actually plant eaters.

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Giant plant eaters. Even though they look fierce, most rhinos spend their days eating and resting.

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My kind today.

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Sadly, rhinos are endangered in many places.

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Why?

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Mostly because people hunt them for their horns. That's why conservation groups work hard to protect rhinos today.

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That's sad.

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It is. It reminds us that we should care for the animals God created. Alright, time for one more joke break. What do you have for us, kiddos?

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What do rhinos hang on Christmas trees? What? Horn amends. What's a rhinos favorite game? What? Hide and stomp.

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When we look at rhinos, we see incredible strength. But we also see something important. Humans were given the responsibility to care for creation wisely.

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We're supposed to protect animals too.

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Exactly. The Bible teaches that creation belongs to God, and we should treat it with care and respect. Animals like rhinos remind us that even the strongest creatures can still need protection. Think about this. An animal as heavy as a car.

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With armor-like skin.

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A giant horn.

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And the ability to run incredibly fast. Rhinos are way more impressive than I realized.

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They really are. Nature is full of creatures designed with amazing abilities. Rhinos may look like giant tanks, but they are also one of the most fascinating and important animals in the world. From powerful horns to incredible speed, they remind us how creative and strong nature can be.

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And please leave a review. We read everyone. And definitely don't count your rhino to a race.

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Until next time, stay curious, get outside, and remember, the world is full of wild wonders.