Rhinoceros unicornis
Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros
MammalBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros is a conservation success story — brought back from near-extinction to over 3,500 individuals, primarily in Assam. Kaziranga's floodplains provide ideal habitat and the highest density of rhinos anywhere in the world. Elephant-back safaris and jeep drives offer memorable close-up encounters. See Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga and Assam's wildlife sanctuaries. Safari guides, conservation updates, and photography tips.
Behavior
Solitary except for mothers with calves. Grazes mainly at dawn and dusk, wallowing in mud through the heat of midday. Can charge if surprised at close range, especially a mother with a calf.
Diet
Grasses, herbs, fruit, and aquatic plants, grazed and browsed through the day and night.
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When and Where to Photograph Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros
Jeep or elephant-back safaris through Kaziranga's grasslands at first light give the best odds — a rhino grazing beside the safari track at close range is one of the park's signature, near-guaranteed sightings.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Kaziranga National Park.