# Sumatran rhinoceros (*Dicerorhinus sumatrensis*) The Sumatran rhinoceros is the smallest rhino species and has a fuzzy coat! They are very shy and like to hide in the forests where they live. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Asian Rhino, Hairy Rhino ![Sumatran rhinoceros](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Sumatran_Rhino_2.jpg&width=800) Photo: Charles W. Hardin, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sumatran_Rhino_2.jpg) ## Appearance The Sumatran rhinoceros is the smallest and hairiest rhinoceros, covered in reddish-brown fur, especially when young. It has wrinkled, greyish skin and two horns, with the front horn being larger than the rear. Its unique shaggy coat sets it apart from other rhino species. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Perissodactyla - **Family:** Rhinocerotidae - **Genus:** Dicerorhinus ## Interesting facts - A baby rhino calf can stand and follow its mom just hours after being born! - Each Sumatran rhino has a unique pattern of skin wrinkles, like a fingerprint! - Their long hairs act like sensors, helping them feel their way through dense forest! - They have tiny eyes but amazing hearing and smell to navigate the jungle! ## Special abilities - **Mud Armor:** Sumatran rhinoceros can cover themselves in thick mud because it protects their sensitive skin from sun, insects, and parasites. - **Forest Communicator:** Sumatran rhinoceros has a range of unique calls, from whistles to snorts, that helps them communicate in dense forests. - **Keen Browser:** Sumatran rhinoceros can efficiently forage in dense undergrowth because of its prehensile upper lip for grabbing plants. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 240-320 cm - **Weight:** 600-950 kg - **Lifespan:** 30-45 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 450-570 days ## Diet & Feeding These rhinos munch on leaves, twigs, and fruits found in their dense forest home. - **Primary Foods:** Leaves, Shoots, Twigs, Fruits, Bark - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Tiger](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tiger) (*Panthera tigris*) — Tigers can prey on vulnerable rhino calves. - **Eats:** Cluster Fig (*Ficus racemosa*) — Eats leaves and fruits of diverse forest trees. - **Eats:** Elephant Ear Tree (*Macaranga gigantea*) — Browses on young leaves and shoots. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Horned](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/horned): Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Keystone Species](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/keystone-species): Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate Sumatran rhinos are wild animals and should be admired from a distance. Never try to touch or feed them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Sumatran rhinoceros? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Sumatran rhinoceros? 240-320 cm ### How much does Sumatran rhinoceros weigh? 600-950 kg ### How long does Sumatran rhinoceros live? 30-45 years ### How fast can Sumatran rhinoceros move? 40 km/h ### What does Sumatran rhinoceros eat? These rhinos munch on leaves, twigs, and fruits found in their dense forest home. ### Where is Sumatran rhinoceros usually found? Forests ### How does Sumatran rhinoceros hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cincinnati-zoo-and-botanical-garden) — Ohio, US · Zoo ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Sumatran rhinoceros: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sumatran-rhinoceros)