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Greater One Horned Rhino - Ecology & Habitat

Indian Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis).

Wandering in loosely defined territories

The Greater One Horned Rhino is often found to wander in cultivated areas and pastures, as well as modified woodlands.

Social Structure
 
Greater One-Horned Rhinos are are solitary, except when sub-adults or adult males gather at wallows or to graze. Males have loosely defined territories which are not well defended, and often overlap.

Life Cycle

Females are sexually mature between 5 and 7 years old, while males mature at about 10 years of age. Breeding occurs throughout the year. The single offspring remains with the mother until the birth of her next calf, and there is an interval of about 1 to 3 years between calves.

Breeding

The gestation period ranges from 15 to 16 months.

Diet
The Greater One Horned rhino is a primarily a grazer, but occasionally consumes browse and aquatic plants as well.