esercizio 4 - capitolo 9 - presentation and practice 1

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• white rhinoceros (ceratotherium simum)

  • description: the white rhinoceros is a massive herbivorous mammal with a broad mouth adapted for grazing on grasses. it has two horns on its snout, with the front horn being longer and more prominent.
  • habitat: found in savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of southern africa, including south africa, namibia, zimbabwe, and kenya.
  • diet: herbivorous, primarily grazing on grasses, and occasionally browsing on shrubs and trees.
  • lifespan: in the wild, white rhinos typically live around 40 to 50 years.
  • fun facts: despite their name, white rhinos are not actually white. the name is thought to be a mistranslation of the dutch word "wijde," meaning wide, referring to the rhino's wide mouth.

  grey wolf (canis lupus)

  • description: the gray wolf is a large carnivorous mammal with a diverse coat color ranging from gray and brown to black and white. it has a strong and robust build, adapted for hunting.
  • habitat: inhabits a variety of ecosystems, including forests, tundra, and grasslands, and was historically found in diverse regions globally.
  • diet: carnivorous, preying primarily on large ungulates such as deer, elk, and moose.
  • lifespan: in the wild, gray wolves typically live 6 to 8 years, although some individuals may live longer.
  • fun facts: wolves are highly social animals that live in family groups known as packs, demonstrating complex communication and cooperative hunting strategies.

  vervet monkey (chlorocebus pygerythrus)

  • description: the vervet monkey is a medium-sized old world monkey with a distinctive black face, long tail, and varying fur colors from gray to greenish-olive. hands and face are black, and they have a pink or red patch on their face.
  • habitat: native to various african habitats, including savannas, forests, and riverine areas.
  • diet: omnivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, insects, and small vertebrates.
  • lifespan: in the wild, vervet monkeys typically live around 10 to 12 years.
  • fun facts: vervet monkeys are known for their distinct vocalizations, including different alarm calls for various predators, such as eagles, leopards, and snakes.