Species of Rhinos

There were once five species of rhinos but unfourtunately, due to serious rhino poaching one species was announced extinct in October 2011.

1.                                      The Black Rhino

Weight: 800-1350kg

Height at shoulder: 1,4-1,7m

Lifespan in wild: 30 to 40 years

Lifespan in captivity: 35 years

There are approximately 3,100 Black Rhinos left in the wild. The Black Rhinos are quite solitary animals however a recent experiment has shown that at night they meet up for social meetings. They are more active during the night and early morning.

 

  

2. The White Rhino

Weight: 1,800-2,700kg

Height at shoulder: 1,5-1,8m

Lifespan: 40-50

There are approximately 11,670 White Rhinos left in the wild. White Rhinos are more social and they often live in small herds.

3. The Indian Rhino

Weight: 1,800-2,700kg

Height at shoulder: 1,75-2m

Lifespan: 40 to 50 years

There are only approximately 2,000 Indian Rhinos left in the wild. The Indian Rhino only has one horn unlike the others. The Indian Rhino also has a double layer of armour.

4. The Sumatran Rhino

Weight: 600-950kg

Height at shoulder: 1-1,5m

Lifespan: 30-45 years (the record in captivity is 28 and 1/2 years)

There are fewer than 400 Sumatran Rhinos left in the world due to habitat destruction and poaching. They are the only Asian rhinos that have two horns. They are also the only rhinos with fur/hair.

5. The Javan Rhino (extinct)

The Javan Rhino was declared extinct in October 2011. The Javan Rhino was a Vietnamese rhino and became extinct because of serious over poaching.