Indian Rhino

            Indian Rhino also known as greater one horn Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis). Indian Rhinoceros is the largest Of the three Asian Rhinoceros that previously occupied an extensive range across Northern India and Nepal, From Assam state in the east to the Indus River valley in the west. Today this species is restricted to about 11 reserves in India and Nepal. Today Indian Rhino population is approximately 2400, estimated in Kaziranga National Park in Assam state. Similarly Royal Chitwan National Park there are 600 rhinos at present. Today the remaining Indian Rhinos habitats in 11 reserves in different areas of their historical range.

                                                             Great Indian Rhino  81 percent is found in the State of Assam and 75 percent of that figure is in Kaziranga National Park only.

The Indian Rhino weighed between 1800 and 2700 kg (4000 and 6000 pounds). It stands 2 meters high at the shoulder and is 3.5 meters long. The Indian rhinoceros is more or less equivalent in size to the White rhinoceros of Africa and is distinguishable from the Javan Rhinoceros.

Indian Rhinoceros are characterized by the presence of one horn on the upper surface of the snout. These horns are not true horns but are composed of keratin, a fibrous protein found in hair. Rhinoceros are noted for their thick skin, which forms plate-like folds. All Rhinos are grey and brown.

The Indian Rhinoceros occupies the world’s tallest grassland, where at the end of summer in October grasses reach 7 meters tall.

Most rhinos are solitary. Individuals usually avoid each other, the home territory is crisscrossed with well-worn trails and often marked at the border with urine and piles of dung.

Like other Rhinos the Indian Rhino’s vision is poor instead relies on its superior senses of hearing and small. Indian rhinos are great swimmers and can cross rivers without trouble.

Conservation Act's

Since 1975 the Indian Rhinoceros has been declared endangered, and the Indo-Nepalese government has taken major steps to protect this animal since then. The Kaziranga and Manas National Park, Pobitara Reserve Forest of Assam Orange National Park, Laokhowa Reserve Forest of Assam and Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal where conservation activity goes on.