Greater one-horned rhinoceros

Scientific Name

Rhinoceros unicornis

IUCN Status

Vulnerable (VU)

Population

3,500

Weight

1,700-2,000 kg

Range

Assam

Habitat Type

Alluvial Grasslands

Threats

Poaching for horns

Did You Know

They can poop as much as 25 kg at one go.

IUCN Status

Vulnerable (VU)

Population

3,500

Weight

1,700-2,000 kg

Range

Assam

Habitat Type

Alluvial Grasslands

Threats

Poaching for horns

Did You Know

They can poop as much as 25 kg at one go.

Through videos, stories, infographics and more, here's a deep dive into the world and life of the greater one-horned rhinoceros

Green Humour

See the species from a cartoonist's point of view

Deep Dive

Photos, stories, videos and everything you want to know

India’s Prehistoric Unicorns: The Rhinos of Kaziranga Learn More chevron_right
15 Results
Land of the Giants: Rhinos of Jaldapara
Video
Land of the Giants: Rhinos of Jaldapara
Biont
Sustain Team
The land of giants, Jaldapara is one of India’s most biodiverse national parks, and the one-horned rhinoceros is its superstar resident. But there was a time Jaldapara’s rhinos were on the verge of extinction. How did the park management turn things around and what are the challenges that lie ahead?
By
Biont
Sustain Team
Video
The Rhino’s Future in India
Conservation
The Rhino’s Future in India
Mongabay
Understanding the genetic status of current rhino populations in India and Nepal will be crucial for the long-term survival of the species
By
Mongabay
Conservation
Back From the Brink: The Rhinos of Jaldapara
Conservation
Back From the Brink: The Rhinos of Jaldapara
Anirudh Nair
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Thanks to a slew of conservation measures taken over the years, rhino numbers have increased dramatically since the 1980s, and the “gondar” takes centerstage at this national park in West Bengal
By
Anirudh Nair
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Conservation
The Guide: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Travel
The Guide: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Kalpana Sunder
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Dense forests and abundant waterbodies make the three sanctuaries within Dudhwa Tiger Reserve a haven for wildlife
By
Kalpana Sunder
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Travel
As Kaziranga Floods, Rescue Teams Get to Work
Green Humour
As Kaziranga Floods, Rescue Teams Get to Work
Rohan Chakravarty
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
By
Rohan Chakravarty
Green Humour
The Greater One-Horned Rhino Has its Own Scent Code
Video
The Greater One-Horned Rhino Has its Own Scent Code
Rita Banerji
Rhinos use their sharp sense of smell to keep in touch with the clan. They spray urine to mark territory, and poop in the same spot for several months to let others know their status and to check if any females in the vicinity are ready to mate. Think of it as a smelly social network
By
Rita Banerji
Video
The Return of Kaziranga’s Greater One-horned Rhinoceros
Video
The Return of Kaziranga’s Greater One-horned Rhinoceros
Rita Banerji
Rhino dung is a source of great knowledge. Scientists are creating a database of rhinoceros DNA, extracted from their massive dungheaps, to track populations, and use it as forensic evidence to catch poachers
By
Rita Banerji
Video
Hacked for the Horn
Green Humour
Hacked for the Horn
Rohan Chakravarty
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
By
Rohan Chakravarty
Green Humour
Greater One-horned Rhino: Facts, Habitat, Threats
Infographic
Greater One-horned Rhino: Facts, Habitat, Threats
Nisarg Prakash
Diviya Mehra
All you need to know about India's giant unicorn
By
Nisarg Prakash
Diviya Mehra
Infographic
Where Wildlife gets a Second Chance
Conservation
Where Wildlife gets a Second Chance
Radhika Raj
Located on a critical elephant corridor near Kaziranga National Park, the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation has rescued over 3,OOO animals, including 22 endangered species
By
Radhika Raj
Conservation
The Women Who Walk with Rhinos
Conservation
The Women Who Walk with Rhinos
Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya
Most national parks block access to protected forests, affecting the lives of those who depend on it for resources and livelihood. But in Manas and Orang, authorities allow local women to collect fallen twigs and branches in buffer zones, securing their livelihoods, and building empathy for the wild
By
Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya
Conservation
Rhinos Without Borders
Conservation
Rhinos Without Borders
Moushumi Basu
The conservation story of the rhino has been a happy one. However, collective action by rhino-range countries is critical to the future growth and survival of the one-horned giant
By
Moushumi Basu
Conservation
A Year in the Life of Kaziranga’s Rhinos
Photo Story
A Year in the Life of Kaziranga’s Rhinos
Sustain Team
From tolerating human gawkers to migrating to higher ground, Kaziranga’s rhinos endure and adapt to the changing seasons. With a little help from their friends
By
Sustain Team
Photo Story
In Search of One Hundred Rhinos in Kaziranga National Park
Habitat
In Search of One Hundred Rhinos in Kaziranga National Park
Radhika Raj
Wet, swampy grasslands cover two-thirds of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park providing refuge to many vulnerable species, including the planet’s largest population of greater one-horned rhinos
By
Radhika Raj
Habitat
India’s Prehistoric Unicorns: The Rhinos of Kaziranga
Species
India’s Prehistoric Unicorns: The Rhinos of Kaziranga
Radhika Raj
Despite the fact that the greater one-horned rhino is testament to India’s most successful conservation, this fierce, fragile pachyderm and its habitat are under constant threat
By
Radhika Raj
Species