Weighing 1800–2500 kg, the White Rhinoceros ranks as one of the heaviest herbivore mammals (#5 of 50). Native to Eastern and Southern Africa, it lives in grasslands habitats and is classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | White Rhinoceros | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2K kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 1734% |
| Height | 167.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 13% |
| Avg Speed | 45 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The White Rhinoceros inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Typical coloring: Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The White Rhinoceros is a group-based species belonging to the Rhinocerotidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NT The White Rhinoceros is classified as Near Threatened. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the White Rhinoceros’s weight of 1800–2500 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #1 of 14 Near Threatened species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rhinoceros | 1800–2500 kg | NT |
| 2 | Narwhal | Up to 1600 kg | NT |
| 3 | American Bison | 318–1000 kg | NT |
| 4 | Markhor | Up to 110 kg | NT |
| 5 | Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | NT |
Related Species
How much does a White Rhinoceros weigh?
A White Rhinoceros typically weighs 1800–2500 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the White Rhinoceros?
The White Rhinoceros is classified as “Near Threatened”. There are 14 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the White Rhinoceros live?
The White Rhinoceros is found in Eastern and Southern Africa, in grasslands habitats.
How does the White Rhinoceros reproduce?
The White Rhinoceros has a gestation period of 240–300 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026