Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Mar, Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Indian rhinoceros population has significantly increased due to dedicated conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols and habitat protection. While poaching for their horns remains a threat, successful breeding programs and translocations have bolstered their numbers. Responsible safari tourism provides vital funding for these conservation initiatives and raises awareness, creating economic incentives for local communities to protect these magnificent animals.
The Indian rhinoceros, also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, great Indian rhinoceros or Indian rhino, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is the second largest living rhinoceros and the largest in Asia, with adult males weighing 2.07–2.2 t and adult females 1.6 t. Its thick skin is grey-brown with pinkish skin folds. It has a single horn on its snout that grows up to 57.2–61.6 cm (22.5–24.3 in) long. Its upper legs and shoulders are covered in wart-like bumps, and it is nearly hairless aside from the eyelashes, ear fringes and tail brush.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Indian Rhinoceros. Sightings recorded in 21 safari areas total.
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