A rhinoceros (/ raɪˈnɒsərəs / ry-NOSS-ə-rəss; from Ancient Greek ῥινόκερως (rhinókerōs) 'nose-horned'; from ῥίς (rhis) 'nose' and κέρας (kéras) 'horn'; [1] pl.: rhinoceros or rhinoceroses), …

Nov 11, 2025 · Rhinoceros, any of five or six species of giant horn-bearing herbivores that include some of the largest living land mammals. Only African and Asian elephants are taller at the …

Rhinos face poaching and habitat loss across Africa and Eurasia. Learn how WWF combats illegal wildlife trade to protect these majestic animals.