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Asia - South East Asia - Malaysia - Sarawak |
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Behaviour - Daily Routine |
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Sumatran Rhino |
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Another distinctive trait is the habit of taking mud baths several times a day. Where they travel regularly, rhinos make wallows, or depressions in the soil, that often take on the shape of the animal. These wallows are filled with a clay 'broth' that covers the rhino's body with a layer of mud, which keeps the animal's skin moist and protects it against biting insects. After leaving wallows, rhinos rub their heads and bodies on trees nearby, leaving unmistakable marks.
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