Sarvikuono

Sarvikuono is a Finnish word that translates to rhinoceros in English. The rhinoceros is a large, herbivorous mammal belonging to the order Perissodactyla, meaning odd-toed ungulates. They are characterized by their thick, protective skin, one or two horns on their snout, and stout legs. There are five extant species of rhinoceros: the white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, greater one-horned rhinoceros, Sumatran rhinoceros, and Javan rhinoceros.

Rhinoceroses are native to Africa and Asia. They inhabit a variety of environments, including grasslands, savannas, tropical forests, and shrublands. Their diet consists mainly of grasses, leaves, fruits, and roots. Rhinos play an important ecological role as grazers, helping to shape the landscapes they inhabit.

Despite their size, rhinos are vulnerable to poaching for their horns, which are highly valued in some traditional medicine practices. Habitat loss and fragmentation also pose significant threats to their survival. Conservation efforts are underway globally to protect rhinoceros populations and ensure their long-term survival. The term "sarvikuono" in Finnish directly reflects the most distinctive feature of these animals, their horn.