Monsters: Rhinoceroses

Monsters: Rhinoceroses

This post's creation gave me many headscratcher moments. What is the plural form of 'rhinoceros'? Why does Weak Bite make dire rhinoceroses deal less damage than normal rhinoceroses? Why was dire rhinoceros in Fiend Folio of all the books?

 

Rhinoceros [Monster Manual, page 278]

 
37 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+29 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -30%) [87]; IQ-6 [-120]; HT+1 [10].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+3; Will+6 [30]; Per+8 [40]; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: DR 3 (Tough Skin, -40%) [9]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Enhanced Move 1 (Ground) [20]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Peripheral Vision [15].
    Horn: Natural Weapon (Impaling) [8].
Disadvantages: Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Restricted Diet (Herbivore) [-10]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10]; Weak Bite [-2]; Wild Animal [-30].
Creature Type: Animal.
Notes: Size 10 hexes; Weight 6,000 lbs.
 

Knowing Your Own Strength [162] Replace ST+29 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -30%) [87] with ST+20 [200] Add HP+6 [12]

 
Typical Stats

ST:	39 (KYOS: 30)	HP:	39 (KYOS: 36)	Speed:	5.25
DX:	10	Will:	10	Move:	6 ground (12 max speed)
IQ:	4	Per:	12
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+3
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	3* (tough skin)

    Horn (12): thrust 5d+1 impaling (KYOS: 7d impaling), Reach C.
    Weak Bite (12): thrust 2d+1 crushing (KYOS: 3d+2 crushing), Reach C.
 
    Traits: Discriminatory Smell; Enhanced Move 1 (Ground); Extra Legs (Four Legs); Horizontal; Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Peripheral Vision; Restricted Diet (Herbivore); Short Lifespan 1; Wild Animal.
    Skills: Brawling-12; Intimidation-10; Survival (Plains)-12.
    Creature Type: Animal.
    Notes: Size 10 hexes; Weight 6,000 lbs.
 

Dire Rhinoceros [Fiend Folio, page 61]

 
54 points
Attribute Modifiers: ST+39 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -40%) [78]; IQ-6 [-120]; HT+3 [30].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+4; Will+6 [30]; Per+8 [40]; Basic Move +1 [5].
Advantages: DR 4 (Tough Skin, -40%) [12]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Enhanced Move 1 (Ground) [20]; Extra Legs (Four Legs) [5]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Temperature Tolerance 2 (Cold) [2].
    Horn: Natural Weapon (Impaling) [8].
Disadvantages: Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Restricted Diet (Herbivore) [-10]; Short Lifespan 1 [-10]; Weak Bite [-2]; Wild Animal [-30].
Perks: Fur [1].
Creature Type: Animal.
Notes: Size 19 hexes; Weight 10,000 lbs.
 

Knowing Your Own Strength [218] Replace ST+29 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -40%) [78] with ST+22 [220] Add HP+11 [22]

 
Typical Stats

ST:	49 (KYOS: 32)	HP:	39 (KYOS: 43)	Speed:	5.25
DX:	10	Will:	10	Move:	6 ground (12 max speed)
IQ:	4	Per:	12
HT:	13	FP:	13	SM:	+4
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	4* (tough skin)

    Horn (12): thrust 6d+1 impaling (KYOS: 7d+2 impaling), Reach C-3.
    Weak Bite (12): thrust 2d crushing (KYOS: 2d+2 crushing), Reach C.
 
    Traits: Discriminatory Smell; Enhanced Move 1 (Ground); Extra Legs (Four Legs); Fur; Horizontal; Night Vision 5; No Fine Manipulators; Peripheral Vision; Restricted Diet (Herbivore); Short Lifespan 1; Temperature Tolerance 2 (Cold); Wild Animal.
    Skills: Brawling-12; Intimidation-10; Survival (Plains)-12.
    Creature Type: Animal.
    Notes: Size 19 hexes; Weight 10,000 lbs.