12 Easy Rhino Facts (for a 6‑year‑old)

• Rhinos are big animals. They are very heavy and strong.
• They have thick skin. Their skin is like a tough jacket that helps protect them.
• Rhinos have horns on their noses. Some rhinos have one horn and some have two.
• Rhino horns are not bone. The horns are made of keratin — the same stuff as our hair and nails.
• Rhinos eat plants. They like grass, leaves, and sometimes branches.
• Where they live: Some rhinos live in Africa and some live in Asia.
• Rhinos can run fast. They can run faster than a person can!
• A baby rhino is called a calf. Baby rhinos stay close to their mothers.
• Mama rhinos take care of their babies. They protect them and help them find food.
• Rhinos like to roll in the mud. Mud keeps them cool and helps keep bugs away.
• Some rhinos are endangered. That means there are not many left, so people are trying hard to protect them.
• You can help rhinos! Learn about them, tell friends, and support groups that protect wild animals.

Would you like a simple picture or a coloring page of a rhino to go with these facts?