| Scientific Classification |
Family: Rhinocerotidae |
| Scientific Name |
There are 5 species of rhinoceros –
White rhino (Ceratotherium simum)
Black rhino (Diceros bicornis)
Indian rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)
Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) |
| Size |
Length: 6 to 12 ft (1.8 – 3.6 m)
Height : 4 to 6.5 ft (1.2 – 2 m) |
| Weight |
1,300 – 7,000 lb (590 – 3,175 kg) |
| Special Physical Traits |
Enormous, powerful body; Horns on the nose; Incredibly thick skin |
| Life Span |
35 – 50 years |
| Habitat |
Savannas, swamplands, dense forests in tropical regions (depending on the species). |
| Social Lifestyle |
Solitary |
| Diet |
Herbivorous |
| Favorite Food Source |
Grasses, shoots, leaves, fruits, berries, and buds |
| Predators |
As adults they have no predators other than humans |
| Location |
Africa and Asia |
| Conservation Status |
White rhino: Near Threatened
Black rhino: Critically Endangered
Indian rhino: Vulnerable
Sumatran rhino: Critically Endangered
Javan rhino: Critically Endangered |
