#indianrhino

[quaggasculpture]

Blue rhino tribute. 1/5 scale model of Greater Indian Rhinoceros-Rhinoceros unicornis- #bluerhino #indianrhino #rhinoceros #unicornis #greatindianrhinoceros #rino #rinoceront #rinoceronte #nashorn. (at Catalonia, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGA1niFjoi8/?igshid=1dmeznkj1a2nd

[jonasstenqvist]

Curious unicorn Kaziranga national park, India March 2016

[wadttinstagram]

A yearling #greateronehornedrhino at #whiteoakconservation mugs for attention as tour guests approach her enclosure. Greater one-horned rhinos have a prehensile upper lip, and like babies everywhere, she wanted to investigate everything mouth-first. We were lucky enough to get to pat her thick hide as part of the tour - her skin was so much smoother than expected! Although her horn hadn't grown enough to be noticeable yet, someday she'll live up to the scientific name of her species: "rhinoceros unicornis." #rhino #babyrhino #reallifeunicorn #babyunicorn #indianrhino (at White Oak Conservation)

[nickbibbysculpture]

Some of my “Heavyweights” 😊 #wildlifesculpture #indianrhino #hippo #elephantseals #blackrhino #contemporarysculpture #bronzesculpture #nickbibby #sculpture #sculptor

[coffeenuts]

indian rhino Namaste and Karuna Blijdorp BB2A0987 by j.a.kok http://flic.kr/p/ScdtFe

[jonasstenqvist]

Strut Kaziranga national park, India March 2016

[theinfox]

Indian Rhino: A Complete Guide to Ecology, Threats, and Protection

Just see in your mind’s eye a prehistoric giant roaming tall grasslands – its thick hide glistening in the sun. No, it’s not a Jurassic Park sight, but the very real world of the Indian rhino scientifically named as Rhinoceros unicorns. Albeit their majestic size and ancient roots, these towering creatures encounter modern threats that demand our attention. Without further ado, let’s unfold the striking realm of Indian rhinoceros. Read the full article

[nenzo-makioka-blog]

The Indian rhinoceros is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Only about 2,000 animals remain in a fragmented population in limited protected areas in Nepal and India, and elsewhere they are already extinct.