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Indian rhino

Rhinoceros unicornis

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

fourth largest land animal, single horn 20 -57cm (8 - 22") long

Habitat:

grasslands and forest, northeast India and Nepal

Notes:

I spotted this while on elephant back in Kaziranga national park. The mother was with young and gave us a few false charges when our elephants got too close. We quickly backed off and gave her room.

Reference Links:

Indian Rhinoceros

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Comments (13)
Smith Zoo
Friendly reminder to all Rhino spots in wild - please NO EXACT CO-ORDINATES in order to keep this magnificent animal safe.
Smith Zoo
http://onemoregeneration.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/rhino-presentation-w-o-placeholder-7-24-12.pdf This link will take you to a magnificent Rhino presentation PDF file. To be used in any community or school to help raise awareness. It is educational and gives every single person an opportunity to help the Rhino's of the World.
Smith Zoo
Thank you Dan! Feels like my birthday today! Cant stop smiling!
Dan Doucette
Done. It's great to see your mission go global.
Smith Zoo
Hi Dan, another one for Rhino mission on this World Rhino Day! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12848241
Dan Doucette
Thanks Ashish and Smith. It was a great early morning atmosphere.
Ashish
Nice work...Look morning misty atmosphere...

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Great Mammals of India
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Rhinos of The World

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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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