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Sumatran Rhinoceros
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Known as the “hairy” rhino for its reddish-brown hair, the
forest-dwelling Sumatran rhino uses its prehensile upper lip to browse
on vegetation. The world’s most endangered rhino, it suffers from
deforestation and poaching for its horn. Conservation efforts are
critical to the survival of the species.
Fact file:
Length: Up to 10 ft
Height: 3 – 5 ft
Weight: 1,300 – 1,800 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 35 yrs in wild
Habitat: Tropical rainforests and mountain moss forests
Diet: Fruit, leaves, twigs, branches and bark
Current Range: Sumatra (Indonesia), Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula