Identifying 5 Rhinoceros Species in the World
Rhinoceros Species In Asia
The Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is one of the most endangered large mammals in the world. According to estimates, there are only about 60 Javan Rhinos remaining in the wild in Java, Indonesia.
The Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is the smallest rhinoceros species. It can be found at very high altitudes in Borneo and Sumatra. The Sumatran rhinoceros is on the verge of extinction due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting.
The Indian Rhinoceros, or Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, (Rhinoceros unicornis) has a single horn. It is found in only several protected areas of India and Nepal
Rhinoceros Species In Africa
The Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is also known as the Hook-lipped Rhino. There are four subspecies of black rhino:
- Southern Central black rhino Diceros bicornis minor
- Eastern black rhino Diceros bicornis michaeli
- South Western black rhino Diceros bicornis bicornis
- Western black rhino Diceros bicornis longipes (declared extinct in 2011)
The White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the second largest land mammal (first is elephant) on earth. There are two genetically distinct white rhino subspecies found in different parts of Africa:
- Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni)
- Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) .
