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Indian Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros unicornis

Photo of Indian Rhinoceros

About Indian Rhinoceros

Also known as the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, this impressive animal is characterized by a single black horn and thick, silver-brown skin with deep folds that give it an armor-plated appearance.

Habitat

Habitat

Alluvial flood plains and adjacent grasslands

Diet

Diet

Herbivore - grasses, aquatic plants, fruits, leaves

Lifespan

Lifespan

35-45 years

Size & Weight

Size & Weight

Information not available

Meet Mascot

Meet Indian Rhinoceros!

Our beloved rhino calf born August 2023. Khushi represents hope for this vulnerable species and inspires conservation action across generations of visitors.

Khushi the Indian rhinoceros calf at SPZP

Age

4 years old

Personality

Conservation milestone and beloved calf

Visit Information

Location

Location

Indian Megaherbivores exhibit

Feeding Times

Feeding Times

8:00 AM
Best Viewing

Best Viewing

Morning when they're most active

SPZP

Sardar Patel Zoological Park - India's premier wildlife conservation and education center.

Near Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, 393151

contact@sardarpatelzoo.com

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