ceratotherium

• Nombre científico de un género de grandes mamíferos herbívoros africanos, conocidos comúnmente como rinocerontes blancos.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of large, herbivorous mammals native to Africa, commonly known as white rhinoceroses.

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1. African genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of large, herbivorous mammals in the family Rhinocerotidae, native to Africa, characterized by two horns and a wide mouth adapted for grazing.

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   • Ceratotherium simum, commonly known as the white rhinoceros, is the only extant species of this genus.
   • Fossil records show that Ceratotherium species once roamed across much of Africa.
   • The conservation status of Ceratotherium simum is near threatened due to poaching.