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Morphological differences notwithstanding, '''rhinoceroses''' are essentially small [[elephant]]s. On their own they are one of the [[list of creatures by adult size#end_of_list|largest]] land-based creatures in the game. Like elephants, they are found in tropical [[biome]]s often in small herds and can be tamed and trained by an [[animal trainer]]. As a war animal, their large size and gore attacks make them an extremely fearsome threat.
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'''Rhinoceroses''' are [[creature]]s found in [[tropical]] plains, where they appear in herds of 3 to 7 individuals. These massive animals are among the largest mundane land creatures in the game, essentially being smaller [[elephant]]s, though they're benign meanderers who are more prone to fleeing from [[Dwarf|dwarves]] than attacking them. If pushed over the edge, though, a rhinoceros will be quick to turn a dwarf into paste under its weight. A newborn rhinoceros is called a ''calf''.
  
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== Combat ==
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Rhinoceroses can be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into valuable exotic [[pet]]s. They can receive additional war or hunting training as well, which will remove their benign demeanor and turn them into one of the most strongest war beasts you could possibly have, though their {{token|MEANDERER}} tag will cause them to move around very slowly{{Bug|9588}}. They also make excellent livestock, as a [[butcher]]ed rhinoceros will provide plentiful returns which are [[Item value|worth]] ''five'' times more than those made from common animals. Rhinoceroses take 10 years to reach maturity, though they're fully grown by the age of 5. Additionally, they are exotic [[mount]]s and as such can show up being ridden by surface races during [[siege]]s, which can provide much [[fun]] to an unprepared fortress.
  
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Rhinoceroses are dangerous animals with thick layers of skin and fat, insulating them against damage. A piercing weapon like a pike or spear works best for killing them, as non piercing weapon, such as bronze axes tend to just cut their fat without causing any serious damage quickly. Wrestling chokeholds can also kill them since it bypasses their layers of protection, though a truly impressive wrestler is needed to quickly overcome such a massive foe.
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Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] rhinoceroses for their ''horns''.
  
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Rhinoceroses can be useful for training up skills; since they resist damage so well, you'll be able to fight them for a long time before they die. Or you could just make your soldiers spar for a year or two, while letting more experienced and well-armed soldiers handle serious threats like these, but that wouldn't be [[fun]].
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[[Image:Waterberg Nashorn2.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Admired for their ''horns''.]]
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Rhinos usually have no problem hurting you. Their horns are very dangerous to a new adventurer.
 
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[[Image:Waterberg Nashorn2.jpg|thumb|center|400px|[[preference|Admired]] for their ''horns'']]
 
  
 
[[File:Rhinoceros Size Comparison.png|thumb|center|alt=Size Comparison|Estimated Rhinoceros Size Comparison.]]
 
[[File:Rhinoceros Size Comparison.png|thumb|center|alt=Size Comparison|Estimated Rhinoceros Size Comparison.]]

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Rhinoceros
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Portrait

No portrait

Biome

Variations

Rhinoceros - Rhinoceros man - Giant rhinoceros

Attributes

· Exotic mount

Tamed Attributes
Pet value 500

Template:Tame attrib proc/

Trainable:    War 

Size
Birth: 300,000 cm3
Mid: 1,500,000 cm3
Max: 3,000,000 cm3

Age
Adult at: 10
Max age: 40-50
Butchering returns

(Value multiplier ×5)

Food items

Meat 45-82
Fat 12-32
Brain 2-4
Heart 1-2
Lungs 4-8
Intestines 7-13
Liver 2-4
Kidneys 2-4
Tripe 2-4
Sweetbread 1-2
Eyes 2
Spleen 1-2

Raw materials

Bones 36-48
Skull 1
Teeth 1
Horns 2
Skin Raw hide

Wikipedia article

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Note that some content may still need to be updated.
A huge herbivore with thick plated skin and powerful build. It is known for the thick horns on the end of its nose.

Rhinoceroses are creatures found in tropical plains, where they appear in herds of 3 to 7 individuals. These massive animals are among the largest mundane land creatures in the game, essentially being smaller elephants, though they're benign meanderers who are more prone to fleeing from dwarves than attacking them. If pushed over the edge, though, a rhinoceros will be quick to turn a dwarf into paste under its weight. A newborn rhinoceros is called a calf.

Rhinoceroses can be captured in cage traps and trained into valuable exotic pets. They can receive additional war or hunting training as well, which will remove their benign demeanor and turn them into one of the most strongest war beasts you could possibly have, though their [MEANDERER] tag will cause them to move around very slowlyBug:9588. They also make excellent livestock, as a butchered rhinoceros will provide plentiful returns which are worth five times more than those made from common animals. Rhinoceroses take 10 years to reach maturity, though they're fully grown by the age of 5. Additionally, they are exotic mounts and as such can show up being ridden by surface races during sieges, which can provide much fun to an unprepared fortress.

Some dwarves like rhinoceroses for their horns.

Admired for their horns.
Size Comparison
Estimated Rhinoceros Size Comparison.
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