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A mother rhinoceros gives birth to a baby that
weighs only 4% of her own weight. Within one hour
of its birth, a baby rhinoceros can stand up with its
little armored body. Mother and baby spend a few
weeks in a remote location, apart from others and
come to recognize each other's scent.
Mother and baby spend all their time together
until the next baby is born, between three and five
years later. The baby rhino mostly follows behind its
mother. Even though it stops nursing at two years of
age, it still stays at her side and remains with her
throughout her next pregnancy. Almighty Allah has
given the rhinoceros the instinct to protect and pa-
tiently look after her young. 36
