The key answer of exercise 4

White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

• Description: The white rhinoceros is a massive herbivorous mammal with a broad mouth adapted for grazing on grasses. It has two horns on its snout, with the front horn being longer and more prominent.
• Habitat: Found in savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of southern Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.
• Diet: Herbivorous, primarily grazing on grasses, and occasionally browsing on shrubs and trees.
• Lifespan: In the wild, white rhinos typically live around 40 to 50 years.
• Fun facts: Despite their name, white rhinos are not actually white. The name is thought to be a mistranslation of the Dutch word "wijde," meaning wide, referring to the rhino's wide mouth.

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus)

• Description: The gray wolf is a large carnivorous mammal with a diverse coat color ranging from gray and brown to black and white. It has a strong and robust build, adapted for hunting.
• Habitat: Inhabits a variety of ecosystems, including forests, tundra, and grasslands, and was historically found in diverse regions globally.
• Diet: Carnivorous, preying primarily on large ungulates such as deer, elk, and moose.
• Lifespan: In the wild, gray wolves typically live 6 to 8 years, although some individuals may live longer.
• Fun facts: Wolves are highly social animals that live in family groups known as packs, demonstrating complex communication and cooperative hunting strategies.

Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)

• Description: The vervet monkey is a medium-sized Old World monkey with a distinctive black face, long tail, and varying fur colors from gray to greenish-olive. Hands and face are black, and they have a pink or red patch on their face.
• Habitat: Native to various African habitats, including savannas, forests, and riverine areas.
• Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, insects, and small vertebrates.
• Lifespan: In the wild, vervet monkeys typically live around 10 to 12 years.
• Fun facts: Vervet monkeys are known for their distinct vocalizations, including different alarm calls for various predators, such as eagles, leopards, and snakes.