There are only 5 species of rhinos left: Two in Africa (black and white) and three in Asia (Indian, Javan, and Sumatran). Some are critically endangered, with fewer than 70 Javan rhinos remaining. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Rhinos are not actually black or white: Despite their names, both black and white rhinos are shades of grey. The “white” rhino got its name from a misinterpretation of the Afrikaans word “wyd,” meaning wide. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
A group of rhinos is called a ‘crash’: Not a herd, not a pack—a crash. Fitting for such powerful creatures! (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
They can weigh over 3,500 kg: That’s more than a pickup truck. The white rhino is the largest, while the Sumatran rhino is the smallest. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Rhinos have poor eyesight: They struggle to see a motionless person even 30 metres away, relying more on smell and hearing.
They can run surprisingly fast: Despite their bulk, rhinos can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h—faster than Usain Bolt’s top sprint speed. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Their skin is armour-like: Rhino skin can be up to 5 cm thick and is made of collagen layers, offering serious protection. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Some rhinos are semi-aquatic: The greater one-horned rhino loves swamps and riversides, often wallowing in water to cool off. (Image: Wikipedia Commons)
Rhino horns grow continuously: The white rhino’s horn can grow up to 7 cm per year, with the longest recorded horn reaching 150 cm. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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Author: News18
