The Call of the Rhinoceros
In The Call of the Rhinoceros, narrator Sir David Attenborough introduces the elusive Sumatran rhinoceros, whose unique call echoes through the dense Indonesian forests. This fascinating creature is not only a rare sight but also plays a vital role in sustaining the forest ecosystem. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
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Q: What important purpose do the songs of the animals in the rainforest serve?
A: Since the rainforest is so dense, the animals can’t necessarily see each other, but the sounds of their songs carry.
Q: How does the Sumatran rhinoceros differ from the African rhinoceros?
A: The Sumatran rhinoceros is much smaller. Its head could rest on a person’s knee.
Q: Why is the rhinoceros referred to here as the gardener of the forest?
A: The rhinoceros eats fruit and spreads the seeds in the forest through its droppings.
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