Greater one-horned rhino
Credit Steve and Ann Toon
| AKA | The Indian rhino |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Rhinoceros unicornis |
| Current range | India and Nepal |
| Height | 1.75 - 2m |
| Weight | 1,800 - 2,500kg |
| Status | Vulnerable |
| Population | 3,333 |
| Rhino fact | The greater one-horned rhino are good swimmers and can dive and feed underwater |
| Rhino fun fact | The Mughal emperors of South Asia used to use the Greater one-horned rhino in fights against elephants as entertainment. The rhinos would often win. Thankfully, this sport is no longer practised or permitted. |
| Read more | Click here to read a detailed factfile about the greater one-horned rhino |
