Indian rhinoceros

"I am also called an armored rhino."

Indische neushoorn

  • Rhinoceros unicornis

    Scientific name

  • gras, bladeren en takken

    Food

  • 45 jaar

    Lifetime

  • 1500-2300 kg

    Weight

  • 1 jong

    Number of youngsters

  • 16 maanden

    Wear time

  • kwetsbaar

    IUCN Status

  • ja

    EEP?

Wist je dat?

  • 60

    inches, that's how long my horn can be

  • 3000

    Indian rhinos still living in the wild

  • 45

    year is how old I get

Fright!

I have very small eyes and can't see very well. When I am startled, I attack very quickly. Then I run towards the danger, but because my eyesight is so poor, I sometimes attack a tree or a rock. Fortunately, I can hear and smell very well. I can turn my ears in all directions!

Mud Bath

I am often near water. So I roll in the mud regularly. This helps me cope better with the heat and I am less bothered by bugs. It's also a nice layer against sunburn!

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