Raja the Rhino: Growth and Habitat

In the Manaslu plane, park rangers clear woodland to encourage grass growth and create a Salt Lick, providing essential minerals for local wildlife. Ronnie, a greater one-horned rhino, needs abundant grass to support her and her calf, Raja. Raja, born at 150 pounds, grows rapidly on his mother's milk, consuming up to 7 gallons a day. Ronnie requires 110 pounds of grass daily to sustain them both. The Salt Lick offers vital minerals like potassium, sodium, and calcium, crucial for their diet. Raja mimics Ronnie in licking salt from burnt tree stumps, ensuring they both receive necessary nutrients.

What is the purpose of the park rangers clearing a patch of woodland?

• To plant new trees

• To create a tourist attraction

• To encourage fresh grass growth

• To build a new park facility

Why is the clearing attracting attention from wildlife?

• It is a popular tourist spot

• It has a water source

• It offers fresh grass and a Salt Lick

• It is a safe place from predators

How often do greater one-horned rhinos give birth?

• Every year

• Every five years

• Every two years

• Every three to four years

What is a significant threat to newborn rhinos like Raja?

• Lions

• Tigers

• Elephants

• Hyenas

How much weight has Raja gained since birth?

• He has quadrupled his weight

• He has doubled his weight

• He has maintained his birth weight

• He has tripled his weight

What is Raja's primary diet in his early months?

• Grass

• His mother's milk

• Fruits

• Insects

How much grass does Ronnie need to consume daily?

• 110 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 80 pounds

• 150 pounds

Why is the Salt Lick important for Ronnie and Raja?

• It helps them hide from predators

• It is a source of food

• It offers essential minerals

• It provides hydration

What behavior does Raja mimic from his mother?

• Running in the clearing

• Playing in water

• Licking salt from tree stumps

• Grazing on grass