Also known as the ‘Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros’, the Indian Rhinoceros (or Rhinoceros unicornis) is a large grazing ungulate native to the river basins of Northern India, Nepal and Bhutan. The species can be distinguished by its short, thick horn and brown-grey bumpy skin, which is often likened to plate armour. Male rhinos are bigger than females – the former averaging 2100kg and 3.7m long, compared to the latter’s average of 1600kg and 3.2m. As well as their difference in size, males look different thanks to their large neck folds.
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Animal Facts
The horn of the Indian rhino is made of keratin; the same material that our fingernails and hair are made of.
Rhinos are closely related to horses and zebras.
Rhinos like to cover themselves in mud to protect their skin from the sun and insect bites.
Indian rhinos can run at 30mph for short distances.
Female Indian rhinos make whistling noises to attract males.