How to Explain Rhinos' Poor Eyesight and Great Smell to a 7-Year-Old

Learn simple and fun ways to say that rhinos don't see well but have an amazing sense of smell, perfect for young children.

Rhinos can't see things very clearly because their eyes don't work very well, but they can smell things really, really well, much better than you or me!

Here are some other ways to say it:

  • Rhinos have blurry vision but an excellent nose.
  • Rhinos don’t see very sharply, but their nose helps them a lot.
  • Rhinos can’t spot things far away, but they can smell scents from very far off.
  • Even though rhinos’ eyesight is not strong, their sense of smell is super strong.

This helps them find food and stay safe even if they don’t see well.

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