The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is found in India and some parts of Nepal. It is easy to separate from their African relatives by its hide that resembles a natural body armor coat and a short single horn on the snout. It is also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Indian rhino, or great Indian rhinoceros. The coat or skin is thick and gray-brown with little body hair. The Indian rhinoceros is the second largest rhinoceros behind white rhinoceros with huge neck folds. Despite its massive size, it is nimble. The lip is fairly broad, suggesting it is a grazer but often becomes a browser during winter when there is little grass.
Indian Rhinoceros' have a total body length between 10.8’-12.5’ (3.3-3.8 m), standing shoulder height of 5.6’-6.7’ (1.7-2.05 m), body width of 3.6’-4.1’ (1.1-1.25 m), and typical weight in the range of 3,527-4,850 lb (1,600-2,200 kg). The horn of the Indian Rhinoceros has a length between 7.9”-23.6” (20-60 cm). Indian Rhinoceros' have lifespans between 35-45 years.
The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is found in India and some parts of Nepal. It is easy to separate from their African relatives by its hide that resembles a natural body armor coat and a short single horn on the snout. It is also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Indian rhino, or great Indian rhinoceros. The coat or skin is thick and gray-brown with little body hair. The Indian rhinoceros is the second largest rhinoceros behind white rhinoceros with huge neck folds. Despite its massive size, it is nimble. The lip is fairly broad, suggesting it is a grazer but often becomes a browser during winter when there is little grass.
Indian Rhinoceros' have a total body length between 10.8’-12.5’ (3.3-3.8 m), standing shoulder height of 5.6’-6.7’ (1.7-2.05 m), body width of 3.6’-4.1’ (1.1-1.25 m), and typical weight in the range of 3,527-4,850 lb (1,600-2,200 kg). The horn of the Indian Rhinoceros has a length between 7.9”-23.6” (20-60 cm). Indian Rhinoceros' have lifespans between 35-45 years.
