Indian Rhinoceros

The Indian Rhinoceros — also called the greater one-horned rhino — is a near-threatened species native to the grasslands and forests of the Indian subcontinent. Its most distinctive feature is the heavy, folded skin that gives it an almost armor-plated appearance, setting it apart visually from its African relatives. At Zoo Miami in Richmond West, this impressive animal commands immediate attention. Once reduced to under 200 individuals, Indian rhino populations have grown thanks to sustained conservation programs. Encountering one at Zoo Miami is both a wildlife spectacle and a genuine conservation success story.