Overview
It is closer in size to the Black rhino subspecies than the White rhino. Females do not have have horns and males have a horn that is normally under 10 inches (25 cm) making it on average the shortest of all the rhino subspecies.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
- Family
- Rhinocerotidae
- Genus
- Rhinoceros
Habitat
Lowland rain forest, wet grasslands, and large floodplains. Distribution- Found only in one protected area being the Ujung Kulon National Park at the western tip of Java in Indonesia.
Diet
Mainly a grazer.
Behavior
Adult males are usually solitary outside of breeding times and cow-calf groups will congregate around grazing, wallowing, and salt lick areas. Poor eye-sight but excellent senses of hearing and smell. They are good swimmers and can run fast for short distances. Generally non-aggressive but will charge when threatened.
Hunting
This species is not hunted and is highly protected. When in rhino country it is important to stay on guard as these animals will charge and act agressive if they feel threatened or for no apparent reason. Years of unregulated hunting were followed by a huge increase in poaching once protective measures were put in place.
Conservation Status
Listed as Critically Endgangered by IUCN.