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The Indian one-horned rhinoceros, or greater one-horned rhino, is the largest of the three Asian rhinoceros species. Once widespread across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, it was hunted to near-extinction by the early 20th century; targeted conservation in India and Nepal has helped populations recover to over 4,000 individuals today. It is found primarily in the tall grasslands and forests of northern India and Nepal.
Average Length
3.8 m
Average Weight
2200 kg
Lifespan
35-45 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Quick Facts
The Indian rhino has a single horn made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails.
Two-thirds of the world population lives in Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
Despite their bulk, rhinos can run at speeds up to 55 km/h.
Their skin forms thick folds giving it an armour-plated appearance.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Crepuscular
Social Structure
Largely solitary
Gestation Period
16 months
Litter Size
1
Predators
Tigers (calves), Humans
