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naked and rough, lying about the neck in large folds; there is a 

 fold also from the shoulders to the fore legs, and another from the 

 bind part of the back to the thighs. The skin is so thick and 



SiDgle-lIorned Rhinoceros. 



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strong as to resist the edge of a scymctar, nnd even turn ofiF a 

 musket-ball. The belly is low, the legs strong and thick, the hoofs 

 divided into three parts, each pointing forward. 



The Rhinoceros Bicornis has two horns ; it is fouiid in 

 various parts of Africa, and seems to be the kind which was known 

 to the ancient llomans, and exhibited by them in their public 

 shows and combats of animals. In size it is equal to the single- 

 horned rhinoceros ; in its habits and manner of feeding it is the 

 same; but greatly differs in the appearance of the skin. The 

 principal distinction consists in this, that the nose is provided with 

 two horns, one of which is smaller than the other, and placed 

 higher upon the front. These horns are said to be loose when the 

 animal is in a quiet state, but the instant it is enraged, they become 

 firm and immovable, and ready for combat. 



Bruce, the celebrated traveller, has furnished an interesting 



