Indian rhinoceros - Wikipedia
WEBThe Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, great Indian rhinoceros, or Indian rhino for short, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is the second largest extant species of rhinoceros, with adult males weighing 2.07–2.2 tonnes and adult females 1.6 tonnes.
Indian rhinoceros | Description, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Indian rhinoceros, (Rhinoceros unicornis), the largest of the three Asian rhinoceroses. The Indian rhinoceros weighs between 1,800 and 2,700 kg (4,000 and 6,000 pounds). It stands 2 metres (7 feet) high at the shoulder and is 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) long.
Greater One-Horned Rhino | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe greater one-horned rhino (or “Indian rhino”) is the largest of the rhino species. Once widespread across the entire northern part of the Indian sub-continent, rhino populations plummeted as they were hunted for sport or killed as agricultural pests.
Indian Rhinoceros - National Geographic
WEBDiscover why this rhino’s coveted horn has landed it on the endangered species list. Learn about the giant animal’s sharp senses and surprising foot speed.
Indian Rhinoceros - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
WEBThe Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the biggest of the three rhinos in Asia, and, along with the African white rhino, is the biggest of all rhino species. Its single black horn identifies it, along with its gray-brown hide and …
Indian Rhinoceros - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …
WEBThe Indian Rhinoceros is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. The Indian Rhinoceros has a single black horn which is present in both male and female species and a grey hide with pinkish skin folds, which give it an armour-plated appearance.
Greater one-horned rhino | WWF
WEBThe greater one-horned rhino once ranged from northern Pakistan, across much of northern India, Nepal, northern Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It occurred mainly in alluvial grasslands, where the grass grew up to 8m tall.
Great One-Horned Rhino - International Rhino Foundation
WEBThe greater one-horned rhino lives in northern India and southern Nepal, in riverine (floodplain) grasslands and adjacent woodland. Greater one-horned rhinos are grazers. When not grazing on land, animals like to immerse themselves in water, where they also graze on aquatic plants.
About Greater One Horned Rhino - WWF-India
WEBThe Indian rhino has a single horn, which is present in both the sexes. It is the largest of all the Asian rhinos. One of the most amphibious rhino species, the Indian rhino is an excellent swimmer. It can run at a speed of 55km/hr for short periods.
Indian rhinoceros - Wikiwand
WEBThe Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, great Indian rhinoceros, or Indian rhino for short, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is the second largest extant species of rhinoceros, with adult males weighing 2.07–2.2 tonnes and adult females 1.6 tonnes.