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Indian Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros Unicornis

Indian Rhinoceros

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“Also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, the Indian rhino is the largest rhinoceros species in Asia and can weigh up to 3,000 kg. The Indian rhino was brought to Europe during the Renaissance in 1515! Artwork of the animal was mass produced across Europe and has been hailed as “the most influential animal picture ever.”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Perissodactyla

FAMILY

Rhinocerotidae

GENUS

Rhinoceros

Location

India

Mammal

Herbivore

Habitat

Forest, Grassland, Wetlands (inland)

Food

Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Climate Change
Disease

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