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Species of rhino

We love all five rhino species. Each one has different characteristics, behaviours and personalities. Below is some information about each species of rhino and their quirks.

Sumatran rhino Sumatran rhino

Sumatran rhino

Description
Sumatran rhinos are the closest living relative to the prehistoric woolly rhinos of the Last Ice Age.
Weight
500 - 960 kg
Population
34-47
Location
Sumatra and Borneo
Habitat
Dense highland and lowland tropical and sub-tropical forests
Scientific name
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
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Javan rhino in a river. Javan rhino in a river.

Javan rhino

Description
The Javan rhino is one of the rarest large mammals on earth.
Weight
900 - 2,300 kg
Population
*unknown
Location
Java (Indonesia)
Habitat
Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
Scientific name
Rhinoceros sondaicus
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Hooklipped black rhinoceros pulling a funny face Hooklipped black rhinoceros pulling a funny face

Black rhino

Description
Black rhinos are the smaller of the two African species.
Weight
900 - 1,350 kg
Population
6,421
Location
Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, eSwatini, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Chad
Habitat
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands
Scientific name
Diceros bicornis
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Greater One Horned Rhino in water. Greater One Horned Rhino in water.

Greater one-horned rhino

Description
Greater one-horned rhinos are semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests and riversides.
Weight
1,800 - 2,500 kg
Population
4,018
Location
India and Nepal
Habitat
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands
Scientific name
Rhinoceros unicornis
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Close up image of a white rhino. Close up image of a white rhino.

White rhino

Description
Also known as the Square-lipped rhino, white rhinos are 'mowing-machines'!
Weight
1,800 - 2,500 kg
Population
17,464
Location
Angola, Botswana, DRC, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Habitat
Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas and Shrublands
Scientific name
Ceratotherium simum
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