Indian Rhinocerosインドサイ
Rhinoceros unicornisVU— Vulnerable
The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is a massive, single-horned rhino native to the floodplains of northeastern India and Nepal, recognized by its thick, armor-like folded skin. Once reduced to about 200 individuals in the early 1900s, conservation efforts have grown the population to roughly 4,000, though poaching for its horn remains a persistent threat. It is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Indian Rhinoceros (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Perissodactyla / Rhinocerotidae Source
- Size
- 310–420 cm
- Weight
- 1,500–3,500 kg
- Lifespan
- Captive: up to 47 years
- Diet
- Herbivore Herbivorous, feeding mainly on grasses along with branches, fruit, aquatic plants, and bamboo shoots; grasses make up 70–89% of the diet
- Activity
- Nocturnal, active mainly at dawn and dusk
- Distribution
- Found in protected areas of northeastern India and southern Nepal; the species is extinct in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- Reduced to an estimated 200 individuals in the early 1900s, the population has recovered to about 3,588 by 2018, though over 70% live concentrated in a single protected area. Source
- It is the second-largest living rhinoceros species and the largest land mammal in Asia after the elephant. Source
- Its thick, armor-like folded skin belies surprising agility—it can run up to 55 km/h in short bursts and is an excellent swimmer. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Sources
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FAQ
- How many horns does the Indian rhinoceros have?
- Just one, measuring roughly 22.5-24 inches (about 30-60 cm) — unlike African rhino species, which have two. Source
- Has the Indian rhinoceros population recovered?
- Yes, significantly. From about 200 individuals in the early 1900s, numbers have grown to roughly 4,000 today, though most live concentrated in just a few protected areas. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org