Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Rhinoceroses
See pictures of the rhinoceros and find out about the different species, where they live, and why they are endangered.
Other
International Rhino Foundation
Learn all about the black, white, Indian, Javan and Sumatran rhinos. Great links and information on rhinos. This organization works to save the rhinoceros from extinction. Much of their work centers on efforts to combat poaching.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Rhino Poaching Numbers Increase
Article reports on continuing increases in rhino poaching in Africa.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Rhinoceros
This resource provides detailed information about the rhinoceros, as well as several pictures and audio clips.
Globio
Glossopedia: Rhinoceros
Rhinoceroses, or rhinos, are big and ancient-looking and can be dangerous. They can also be shy and are seldom seen. Once there were hundreds of rhino species, but today there are only a few. This article provides an in-depth look at...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Rhinos From Hoof to Horn
This article covers a variety of topics related to rhinos including Rhinos on the Move, Rhino Strengths and Weaknesses, Ecological Functions, Social Life, and more.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Greater One Horned Rhinoceros
Reference guide to the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros that features facts on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
BBC
Bbc Nature: Rhinoceroses
Rhinoceroses are megafauna and all five species alive today can reach over a tonne in weight as adults. While all the rhinos have horns, only the African species use them to fight with rivals. Learn more about the rhinoceroses in this...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Rhinoceros
An interactive timeline describing in both pictures and words the rhinoceroses from 50 million years ago to today. Learn how loss of habitat, poaching, and captivity has changed the rhino population over time.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Unicornis)
Learn facts about the Indian Rhinoceros, including details on its appearance, habitat, diet, conservation status, and predatory lifestyle.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Sondaicus)
View images and read statistics and facts about the Javan Rhinoceros, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behavior, and breeding habits.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Rhinoceros (Rhinocerotidae)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the rhinoceros. Discusses where they are found, the five species of rhino, physical characteristics, diet, and the serious threat they face from human poachers.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis, more commonly known as the Sumatran Rhinoceros.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Rhinoceros
They are fierce, and they've thrived for millions of years, yet their deadliest enemy is man! Here is an entire report on the rhino that includes great images, videos of a charge, an interactive timeline, and information on the rhino horn.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Rhinoceros Introduction
This resource provides information about rhinoceroses.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: White Rhino
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about white rhinos with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Rhinoceros
Colorful resource for learning useful facts about the rhinoceros with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Audio clip included.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Rhinoceros
Familiarize yourself with the massive black rhinoceros by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its appearance, habitat, eating habits, and other unique behaviors...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Rhinoceros for Kids: Learn About These Giant Animals
Kids learn about Rhino horns and size. Black, white, sumatran, indian, javan rhinoceros.
Other
The Ultimate Ungulate Page: Order Perissodactyla
Good site that gives a description of the order, Perissodactyla and then provides links to numerous families.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Rhinoceros Facts and Information
Provides 13 interesting facts about the rhinoceros.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Rhinoceros
Meet the Amur leopard and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.