NT Herbivore Grasslands
1800–2500 kg
Weight
40–50 yrs
Lifespan
45 km/h
Top Speed
Eastern and Southern Africa
Found In
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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 45 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 100% |
Endemic to Eastern and Southern Africa
Habitat: Grasslands
Found In: Eastern and Southern Africa
Coloration: Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 240–300 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 40–50 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #1 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | 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 |
| 6 | Emperor Penguin | 22–45 kg | NT |
Other Rhinocerotidae Species
The Rhinocerotidae family has 4 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rhinoceros | 800–1400 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Sumatran Rhino | 750–950 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Sumatran Rhinoceros | 500–950 kg | Herbivore | CR |