How Fast Can a Rhino Run?
A rhino can run at speeds of around 30-40mph which is 48.3-64.4km/h. There are five types of rhinos : the black rhino, the white rhino, the greater one-horned rhino, the Sumatran rhino, and the Javan rhino. We will be giving information on all five types of Rhinos below. We will be giving information on things like their size, weight, diets, and lifespans.
How Fast Can a Black Rhino Run?
A black rhino can run at speeds of around 30-34mph which is about 48.3-54.7km/h. The body of a black rhino is around 3.5 meters long which is about 11.5 feet long. A black rhino is around 1.5-1.6 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 4.9-5.2 feet tall at the shoulder. As for weight, a black rhino will weigh around 850-1350kg which is about 1,874-2,976 pounds. Even though they are called black rhinos, they are actually not black. Black rhinos and white rhinos are both the same color, they are both gray. Black rhinos have two horns which will grow throughout their life. The horn of a black rhino is made of keratin and the horn in the very front tends to be longer than the other. Male black rhinos tend to have thicker horns than female black rhinos. Female black rhinos tend to horns that are longer and thinner than male black rhinos. As for diet, black rhinos like to eat things like the low growing branches of trees, shrubs, and herbs. The gestation period for a black rhino is around 15-17 months. The offspring are known as calves. When a calf is born it will weigh around 30-45kg which is about 66-99 pounds. As for lifespan, a black rhino will live for around 30-50 years depending on whether it is living in the wild or captivity.
How Fast Can a White Rhino Run?
A white rhino can run at speeds of up to around 25mph which is about 40.2km/h. The body of a white rhino is around 3.4-4.2 meters long which is about 11.2-13.8 feet long. The white rhino is around 1.5-1.8 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 4.9-5.9 feet tall at the shoulder. As for weight, a white rhino will weigh around 1,450-2,500kg which is about 3,197-5,512 pounds. Some white rhinos can be larger than that and weigh up to around 3,600kg which is about 7,937 pounds. Even though they are called white rhinos they are actually not white. Both black and white rhinos are the same color, they are both gray. White rhinos have two horns and the horn in the very front will be longer than the other. The front horns of Southern white rhinos tend to be larger than the front horns of the Northern white rhinos. The second smaller horn for the Northern and Southern white rhinos tend to be the same size. As for diet, white Rhinos likes to eat grass and has shown a preference for short grasses. The gestation period for a white rhino is around 16 months and the offspring are known as calves. When a white rhino calf is born its weight will be around 40-60kg which is about 88-132 pounds. As for lifespan, a white rhino will live for around 40-50 years depending on whether it is living in the wild or in captivity.
How Fast Can a Greater One-Horned Rhino or Indian Rhino Run?
A greater one-horned rhino which is also known as the Indian Rhino can run at speeds of around 25-30mph which is about 40.2-48.3km/h. The body of an Indian Rhino is around 3-3.8 meters long which is about 9.8-12.5 feet long. An Indian rhino is around 1.8-2 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 5.9-6.6 feet tall at the shoulder. As for weight, an Indian rhino will weigh around 1,800-2,700kg which is about 3,968-5,952 pounds. Indian rhinos are often called the greater one-horned rhino because they only have one horn. The horn of an Indian rhino is around 0.2-0.61 meters long which is about 0.7-2 feet long. The Indian rhino does not use its horn for fighting but for finding food. When fighting the Indian rhino will use its lower outer incisor-teeth. The lower outer incisor-teeth are very sharp and in males can grow up to around 8-13cm long which is about 3.1-5.1 inches long. As for diet, Indian rhinos like to eat things like grasses, leaves, fruits, shrubs, and crops. The gestation period for an Indian rhino is around 15-16 months. The offspring of and Indian rhino are called calves. An Indian rhino calf will weigh around 58-71kg which is about 128-157 pounds. As for lifespan, an Indian rhino will live for around 30-45 years.
How Fast Can a Sumatran Rhino Run?
A Sumatran rhino can run at speeds of around 30mph which is about 48.3km/h. The body of a Sumatran rhino is around 2.5 meters long which is about 8.2 feet long. A Sumatran rhino is around 1.2-1.5 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 3.9-4.9 feet tall at the shoulder. As for weight, a Sumatran rhino will weigh around 500-850kg which is about 1,102-1,874 pounds. Sumatran rhinos are the smallest and most ancient type of rhino. Sumatra rhinos are also the hairiest type of rhino. Sumatran rhinos have two horns and the horn in the front is longer than the other horn. The front horn of a Sumatran rhino is around 15-25cm which is about 5.9-9.8 inches. As for diet, Sumatran rhinos like to eat things like the plants that grow on the forest floor and fruit. The gestation period for a Sumatran rhino is around 15-16 months. The offspring of a Sumatran rhino are referred to as calves. A Sumatran rhino calf will weigh around 40-50kg at birth which is about 88-110 pounds. As for lifespan, a Sumatran rhino will live for around 30-45 years.
How Fast Can a Javan Rhino Run?
A Javan rhino can run at speeds of 30-34mph which is about 48.3-54.7km/h. The body of a Javan rhino is around 3.1-3.4 meters long which is about 10.2-11.2 feet long. A Javan rhino will be around 1.2-1.7 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 3.9-5.6 feet tall at the shoulder. As for weight, the weight of a Javan rhino can be anywhere from 900-2,280kg which is about 1,984-5,027 pounds. Javan rhinos have one horn and males tend to have bigger horns than the females. In some parts the female Javan rhinos do not have a horn but instead have a small knob. The horn of a Javan rhino is usually around 20-25cm which is about 7.9-9.8 inches. Javan rhinos do not use their horn for fighting but instead use it to do things like scraping mud from the sides of wallows and breaking through vegetation. A Javan rhino will use its teeth for fighting. A Javan rhino will use their sharp lower incisor-teeth for fighting. As for diet, Javan rhinos like to eat things like leaves, shoots, and twigs. A Javan rhino will also use its horn to pull down plants in the forest for food. The gestation period for a Javan rhino is around 16-19 months. The offspring of a Javan rhino is referred to as a calf. As for lifespan, a Javan rhino will live for around 35-40 years.