Indian Rhinoceros is a huge animal, found only in India (Assam) and Nepal. Weighing somewhere between 2260 kg and 3000 kg, it claims the distinction of being the fourth largest land animal. Belonging to the Rhinocerotidae family, the Indian rhino is listed as an endangered species. It has a single horn, which measures between 20 cm to 101 cm in length. As you browse through this article, you will come across much more information as well as interesting facts about the rhinos of India. Check out Great Indian Rhinoceros fast facts:

Kingdom: Animalia
Scientific Name: Rhinoceros unicornis
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Rhinocerotidae
Genus: Rhinoceros
Species: R. unicornis
Age of Maturity: Male - 9 years
Female - 5 years
Gestation Period: 16 months
Number of Offspring: One
Status: Endangered
Average Height: 1.70 m (5.7 feet)
Average Length: 3.50 m (11.7 feet)
Weight: 2260 kg to 3000 kg
Number of Horns: One
Length of Horn: 20 cm to 101 cm
Top Speed: 55 km/h