Rhinoceroses are large, herbivorous mammals found in Africa and Asia. ¹⁾

There are five species of rhinoceroses: the white rhinoceros, the black rhinoceros, the Indian rhinoceros, the Javan rhinoceros, and the Sumatran rhinoceros. ²⁾

The white and black rhinoceroses are native to Africa, while the Indian, Javan, and Sumatran rhinoceroses are native to Asia. ³⁾

Rhinoceroses have thick, protective skin and one or two horns on their snout. ⁴⁾

The white rhinoceros is the largest species, weighing up to 2,300 kg (5,000 lb). ⁵⁾

Rhinoceroses are herbivores and mainly eat grass. ⁶⁾

The Indian and Javan rhinoceroses have a single horn, while the other species have two horns. ⁷⁾

Rhinoceroses are an endangered species with populations declining due to habitat loss and poaching for their horns. ⁸⁾

White rhinoceros are divided into two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros and the northern white rhinoceros, both of which are currently critically endangered. ⁹⁾

The black rhinoceros is also critically endangered. ¹⁰⁾

The Indian rhinoceros is a vulnerable species. ¹¹⁾

The Javan and Sumatran rhinoceroses are critically endangered with less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild. ¹²⁾

Rhinoceroses are solitary animals except for females and their young. ¹³⁾

Rhinoceroses are active during the day and rest at night. ¹⁴⁾

Rhinoceroses have a lifespan of around 30-50 years in the wild. ¹⁵⁾