QUADRUPEDS. 
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THE RHINOCEROS. 
94. The Rhinoceros is found in the deserts of both 
Asia and Africa. He is next to the elephant in size 
and strength, being usually about twelve feet long 
and seven high. Though possessed of great strength, 
he is usually quiet and inoffensive, but, when pro- 
voked, few animals are able to contend against him. 
95. The Rhinoceros has one very singular horn ; 
projecting directly from the snout, sometimes two or 
three feet in length. This horn is a formidable 
weapon, growing from the solid bone, and placed so 
as to inflict deadly wounds. With this the Rhi- 
noceros strikes with great force, and the tiger will 
more willingly attack any other animal than one 
whose strength is so justly employed. The Arabi- 
ans make sword-hilts of the horns of this animal. 
96. His skin lies in folds upon the body, and it is 
so thick and tough as to defend it from every attack ; 
it will turn the edge of a sword, and even resist a 
Where is the Rhinoceros found ? 
What is said of his size and strength ? 
What is said of the horn of this animal ? 
Describe the skin of the Rhinoceros. 
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