Monday, December 7, 2009

One-horned Rhino

Javan rhino mascot Ujung Kulon

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Ujung Kulon National Park famous for its mascot in the form of one-horned rhino. Although included in the Javan species, but its spread not only in Java. This type of rhinoceros are also found in Asian countries other. However, the number of species is becoming more and more reduced due to hunting for culanya.

Physically, the Javan body length of about 3.1 to 3.2 m 1,4-1,7 m tall and weighing 900-2300 kg. Javan body surface but not along the hairy feathers Sumatra rhino. This type of rhinoceros horn, including the smallest among other rhino family. The length ranges from only 20-27 cm and rarely used for fighting. Horn has been mostly used to remove mud puddle, interesting plants to eat, etc..

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