The Sumatran Rhinoceros is the smallest of all the rhinos, and is one of the five extant rhinoceros that are indigenous to South Asian countries. They are known for the presence of two horns.

Scientific Name – Dicerorhinussumatrensis

Classification – Dicerorhinus

Gender Names – Male – bull; Female – cow; Baby – calf

Collective Noun – Crash

Length/Size – 2m – 2.5m (6.6ft – 8.2ft)

Weight – 500kg – 800kg (1,100lbs – 1,760lbs)

Top Speed – 42km/h (30mph)

Life Expectancy – 35-40years; up to 45 in captivity

Gestation Period – 15-16 months

Special Features – Body size relatively small with two horns

Social Structure – Solitary creatures except for mating or rearing the offspring

Geographical Distribution – India, Bhutan, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand

Natural Habitat – Tropical grassland, bushland, and the savannas

World Population – Less than 100 individuals

Conservation Status –Critically Endangered

Diet – Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Predators –Human, wild cats