one horn rhino

one horn rhino
Type:Mammal Scientific Name: Rhinoceros Unicornis Conservation Status:Vulnerable

Great One-Horned Rhinoceros, also known as Indian Rhinoceros, is exclusivley found in Assam state of North- East India and in the in the Terai region of Nepal. Today only around 3,000 One-horned rhinos live in the wild, 2,000 of which are found in Assam alone. It is the fourth largest land animal species in the world. Its most significant difference to African Rhinoceros is the single horn on its head campared to two horns of the African counterpart. Distribution & Habitat: This animal is mostly found in CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK IN NEPAL.There are more than 500 rhinos living in Nepal in their own habitat.Many tourist come every yea in our country just to see this rare animal.