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Sumatran rhinoceros

Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)Critically endangered

Photo: Charles W. Hardin · CC BY 2.0

Mammalherbivore

The Hairy Rhinoceros, also known as the Sumatran rhinoceros, is a rare Asian species and the smallest of the rhinos. It lives in dense forests and is unique for its reddish-brown hair covering, making it stand out among its relatives.

  • It has two horns, with the nasal horn reaching up to 25 cm.
  • Its body is covered in a thick coat of reddish-brown hair.
  • Weighs between 500 to 1,000 kg, averaging around 700–800 kg.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Habitat
Rainforest
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Critically Endangered (CR)
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