5024
Africa
Original ZT
$1,200
No
No
No
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5024 |
Black Rhinocerous | |
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Africa |
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Original ZT |
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$1,200 |
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The native habitat of the black rhinoceros is the wide savannah of central and southern Africa. Black rhinos can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. After the elephant, the rhinoceros is the second largest land creature. The black rhino can stand more than five feet tall and weigh as much as 4,000 pounds. This species is distinguished by two horns and a hooked prehensile upper lip. The black rhino's hide is actually gray, but often looks darker due to a coating of black mud. The rhino's horn, coupled with its massive size and volatile temperament, make it a dangerous creature to mess with. They have poor eyesight but an acute sense of smell and hearing. They are aggressive animals that can charge at a speed up to 30 miles per hour when feeling threatened. Before charging, an agitated rhino will make a distinctive snorting call, often while shaking its head and stamping its feet. Occasionally, a hyena will manage to take down a baby rhino. Other than hyenas, the rhino's only enemy is man. The rhino has roamed the earth for over 50 million years, making it one of the most venerable species in existence. Venerable has given way to vulnerable; the black rhino is currently one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet. Since 1970, the black rhino population has declined 90 percent. Today, the entire black rhino population consists of about 2,700 animals. Their main value to poachers rests in their horns, which are a valuable ingredient in Asian medicine and are also prized for making daggers in Yemen. Another threat to this creature is the ongoing destruction of its habitat. The black rhinoceros prefers hilly areas with a dense coverage of shrubs and trees, rather than the large, open areas of the savannah. In the wild, the rhino feeds on bark, leaves, twigs, and the occasional wild fruit. A browser, this animal is known to consume more than 200 different kinds of plants and herbs. In captivity, rhinos can be fed alfalfa and hay, oats, horse feed, and mixed vegetables. Large animals, they tend to dirty their exhibits more quickly than other animals. Their size also means that rhinos tend to need larger exhibits. These creatures also require a plentiful supply of fresh water. The rhino is a solitary animal, coming together with its own kind only to mate. These animals can sometimes be found in small family groups, usually a female and her young. In captivity, it is unusual to find more than two rhinos in one exhibit. The rhino's nature also means that enclosure with other species will tend to make it nervous and upset. Black rhino calves are born in heavy cover and stay hidden for up to a week. After leaving cover, they walk behind their mothers. Young rhinos may stay with their mother for 3 to 4 years, or until the next calf is born, at which time they are driven off. Although rhinos can live up to 45 years in captivity, they rarely reproduce under these conditions. Rhinos are most active early and late in the day and tend to wallow in mud during the hottest part of the day. The mud both cools off the rhino—a necessary measure due to its lack of sweat glands—and provides a barrier to repel annoying insects. The rhino's skin hosts many external parasites, which are eaten by the tick birds and egrets that live with the rhino. These birds provide an additional benefit in that their startled flight alerts the rhino to potential danger. Rather sedentary by nature, a contented rhino can often be seen lying in the sun. |
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30 |
70 |
70 |
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5 |
30 |
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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers) |
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Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over? |
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How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used? |
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How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"? |
1 level |
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Low Chain-link Fence |
$45 |
1 |
200 |
10 |
22.2 |
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Low Stick Pole Fence |
$55 |
1 |
225 |
11 |
20.0 |
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Stick Pole Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Window Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Low Post and Rail Fence |
$70 |
1 |
250 |
11 |
15.7 |
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Chain-link Fence |
$70 |
2 |
200 |
10 |
14.3 |
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Post and Rail Fence |
$90 |
2 |
250 |
12 |
13.3 |
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Low Wooden Slat Fence |
$85 |
1 |
240 |
11 |
12.9 |
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Wood Slat Window Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Wooden Slat Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Low Concrete Fence |
$125 |
1 |
300 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Iron Bar Fence |
$125 |
1 |
290 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Rock Wall Fence |
$125 |
1 |
280 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Concrete Chain Fence |
$125 |
1 |
275 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Plexiglas Fence |
$125 |
1 |
270 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Rock Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Window Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Concrete Chain Fence |
$150 |
2 |
275 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Plexiglas Fence |
$150 |
2 |
270 |
13 |
8.7 |
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Iron Bar Fence |
$180 |
2 |
290 |
14 |
7.8 |
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Concrete Fence |
$200 |
2 |
300 |
15 |
7.5 |
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Reinforced Concrete Fence |
$225 |
3 |
460 |
16 |
7.1 |
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Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence |
$225 |
3 |
420 |
15 |
6.7 |
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Concrete and Iron Bar Fence |
$240 |
3 |
440 |
15 |
6.3 |
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Electrified Chain-link Fence |
$300 |
3 |
480 |
18 |
6.0 |
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Electrified Iron Bar Fence |
$350 |
3 |
400 |
18 |
5.1 |
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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50 |
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2 |
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5 |
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9 |
10 |
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Savannah Grass |
85 |
43 |
85 |
128 |
170 |
213 |
255 |
298 |
340 |
383 |
425 |
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Dirt |
10 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
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Fresh
Water
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5
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3
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5
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8
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10
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13
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15
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18
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20
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23
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25
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2 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
16 |
20 |
24 |
28 |
32 |
36 |
40 |
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9 |
5 |
9 |
14 |
18 |
23 |
27 |
32 |
36 |
41 |
45 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
50 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
300 |
350 |
400 |
450 |
500 |
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7058 |
7 |
Umbrella Thorn Tree |
40 |
$840 |
4.8 |
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7048 |
3 |
Thorn Bush |
24 |
$80 |
30.0 |
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9206 |
2 |
Small Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$55 |
14.5 |
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9205 |
2 |
Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$75 |
10.7 |
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9200 |
4 |
Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
4 |
$150 |
2.7 |
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8115 |
Large Stable |
24 |
14 |
$700 |
5 |
Yes |
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8112 |
Large Wood Shelter |
20 |
10 |
$325 |
6 |
Yes |
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8109 |
Large Concrete Shelter |
20 |
10 |
$225 |
6 |
Yes |
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8114 |
Stable |
20 |
10 |
$500 |
3 |
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8111 |
Wood Shelter |
16 |
6 |
$225 |
4 |
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8108 |
Concrete Shelter |
16 |
6 |
$175 |
4 |
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8113 |
Small Stable |
16 |
6 |
$300 |
2 |
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8107 |
Small Concrete Shelter |
13 |
3 |
$125 |
2 |
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8110 |
Small Wood Shelter |
13 |
3 |
$175 |
2 |
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High |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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90 |
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TimeDeath(months): |
47 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
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Grass and branches |
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8 |
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