Rhinoceros or Rhinos, translated into the greek language as “the nose-horned”, is one of the largest land animal and terrestrial mammal in the world that is native to some parts of Africa and Southern Asia.
Some species of rhinoceros are only behind the three extant species of elephants as the worlds heaviest and largest megafauna around, with most species capable of reaching or exceeding one tonne figure in total body mass.
Rhinoceros are herbivores that feed mainly on grasses, leaves, plant materials and foliages and are adapted to using their teeth or tough upper lips to cut grasses and pluck food, depending on species.
In this article, we are going to be discussing the range masses of the different species groups that rhinoceros are spread into.
We’ll also be discussing about the weight of the different subspecies within each specie group (if existent), the weight of their newly born calf, their horns, their heads, and also the weight of their brains.
How much do rhinos weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
All rhinoceros extant today belong to either of the five groups mentioned below:
- White rhinoceros.
- Black rhinoceros.
- Indian rhinoceros.
- Javan rhinoceros.
- Sumatran rhinoceros.
The first two species: the white and the black rhinoceros, are grouped together as African rhinoceros, because they inhabit the savanna regions, shrubby regions, dense forests and other open areas of the African continent, south of the sahara.
The Indian and Javan species belong to the Rhinocerotini group, while the Sumatran species is the most primitive of the two and inhabits a separate group of its own called the Dicerorhinini.
All three species apart from the african rhinoceros are found wide spread within the landmasses of South-Central Asia.
The five distinct species mentioned above can vary to some extent in appearance, external morphology, feeding and general behaviour and also in the habitat areas they prefer within their respective geographical range.
The average weigh of a rhinoceros (regardless of species)
- The average weight of a rhinoceros is 1600 kg, 3528 pounds.
- The average weight of a male rhinoceros is 2000 kg, 4410 pounds.
- The average weight of a female rhinoceros is 1400 kg, 3087 pounds.
Below, we give a more detailed breakdown of the weight of the different species and subspecies of rhinoceros.
How much do white rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
White rhinoceros, Burchell’s rhinoceros, or Oswell’s rhinoceros have range that extends throughout Southern africa and zambia: with the highest concentration found in south Africa (99.9 %).
The white rhinoceros doesn’t actually have a white-pigmented skin but rather a color ranging from yellowish brown to slaye grey. They often inhabit the grassland and savanna regions of their modal range.
White rhinoceros are the largest of the five living species of rhinoceros in the world and arguably hold the record for the second largest and heaviest land animal after the three species of elephants.
The hippopotamus and other species of rhinoceros like the black and indian rhinos share third position.
White rhinoceros form the largest and most abundant extant species of rhinoceros in the world and also have the most abundant subspecies (the southern rhinos).
They are sub-divided into two subspecies which include the:
- Northern white rhinoceros
- Southern white rhinoceros.
The average weigh of a white rhinoceros (regardless of sub-species)
- The average weigh of a white rhinoceros is 1,700 kg, 3749 pounds, 1.9 tons.
- The average weight of a male white rhinoceros is 2,400 kg, 5292 pounds, 2.6 tons.
- The average weight of a female white rhinoceros is 1,600 kg, 3528 pounds, 1.8 tons.
How much do northern white rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
The northern white rhinoceros, or northern square-lipped rhinoceros is functionally extinct since only two species are suspected to remain: both of which are females. It’s range formerly spread into different countries in the East and Central part of Africa, south of the Sahara.
These species formerly inhabited grassland and savanna woodland within their range.
The Northern white rhino is the smallest of the two white rhino subspecies but the second largest of the five extant subspecies of rhinoceros.
Bulls:
- Male northern white rhinoceros weigh between 1,800 kg to 2,400 kg.
- In pounds, male northern white rhinoceros weigh between 3969 to 5292 pounds.
- In tons, male northern white rhinoceros weigh between 2.0 to 2.6 tons.
Cows:
- Female northern white rhinoceros weigh between 1,200 kg to 1,700 kg.
- In pounds, female northern white rhinoceros weigh between 2646 to 3749 pounds.
- In tons, female northern white rhinoceros weigh between 1.3 to 1.9 tons.
Average:
- The average weight of a male northern white rhinoceros is 2100 kg; 4631 pounds; 2.3 tons.
- The average weight of a female northern white rhinoceros is 1300 kg; 2,866 pounds; 1.4 tons.
- The average weight of a northern white rhinoceros is 1700 kg; 3749 pounds; 1.9 tons.
Overall
- The total range mass of northern white rhinoceros is between 1200 to 2400 kg.
- In pounds, the total range mass of northern white rhinoceros is 2646 to 5292 pounds.
- In tons, total range mass of northern white rhinoceros is 1.3 to 2.6 tons.
How much do southern white rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
The southern white rhinoceros or southern square-lipped rhinoceros are extant and are the most common, widespread and abundant subspecies of rhinoceros in the world. Their population estimate is around 19,682–21,077 as at 2015.
The southern white rhinoceros has the most population in Southern africa; with about 93.0% of the subspecies found there. It often inhabits the savanna and grassland regions of southern Africa, from south Africa to Zambia.
The southern white rhinoceros is the largest of all 11 subspecies of rhinoceros.
Bulls:
- Male southern white rhinoceros weigh between 1800 kg to 3600 kg.
- In pounds, male southern white rhinoceros weigh between 3969 to 7938 pounds.
- In tons, male southern white rhinoceros weigh between 2.0 to 4.0 tons.
Cows:
- Female southern white rhinoceros weigh between 950 kg to 2000 kg.
- In pounds, female southern white rhinoceros weigh between 2095 to 4410 pounds.
- In tons, female southern white rhinoceros weigh between 1.0 to 2.2 tons.
Average:
- The average weight of a male southern white rhinoceros is 2500 kg; 5513 pounds; 2.7 tons.
- The average weight of a female southern white rhinoceros is 1700 kg; 3748 pounds; 1.9 tons.
- The average weight of a southern white rhinoceros is 2100 kg; 4631 pounds; 2.3 tons.
Overall
- The total range mass of southern white rhinoceros is between 950 to 3600 kg.
- In pounds, the total range mass of southern white rhinoceros is 2095 to 7938 pounds.
- In tons, total range mass of a southern white rhinoceros 1.0 to 4.0 tons.
How much do black rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
The black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros has range that covers Eastern and Southern Africa. It is distinguished from its relative, the white rhinoceros by having a pointed or hooked lip (for eating foliage) as opposed to the square upper lip of the white rhinoceros.
Black rhinoceros aren’t actually black but rather have pigmented skins ranging from brown to grey. The name was probably developed to distinguish it from the white rhinoceros it occupied similar range with and also shares similar appearance with; including their skin color.
Black rhinoceros exist in four subspecies which are all very similar in external size morphology. They include:
- South central black rhinoceros.
- South western black rhinoceros.
- East African black rhinoceros.
- West African black rhinoceros.
Black rhinoceros are the third largest species of rhinoceros after the white and indian rhinoceros respectively.
Bulls:
- Male black rhinoceros weigh between 1,400 kg to 2,900 kg.
- In pounds, male black rhinoceros weigh between 3087 to 6395 pounds.
- In tons, male black rhinoceros weigh between 1.5 to 3.2 tons.
Cows:
- Female black rhinoceros weigh between 800 kg to 1,600 kg.
- In pounds, female black rhinoceros weigh between 1764 to 3582 pounds.
- In tons, female black rhinoceros weigh between 0.8 to 1.8 tons
Average:
- The average weight of a male black rhinoceros is 2100 kg; 4630 pounds; 2.3 tons.
- The average weight of a female black rhinoceros is 1200 kg; 2646 pounds; 1.3 tons.
- The average weight of a black rhinoceros is 1700 kg; 3749 pounds; 1.9 tons.
Overall
- The total range mass of black rhinoceros is between 800 to 2900 kg.
- In pounds, the total range mass of black rhinoceros is 1764 to 6395 pounds.
- In tons, total range mass of black rhinoceros 0.8 to 3.2 tons.
How much do indian rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
The indian rhinoceros or the greater one-horned rhinoceros or the great indian rhinoceros, has a range that spreads across the subcontinent of india. It inhabits alluvial plains and mostly prefers savanna and grassland regions within this habitat.
Indian rhinoceros compete with white rhinoceros for the title of the third largest and heaviest land animal and mammal in the world as some mature male specimens have been found to rival their sizes.
In general, Indian rhinoceros are slightly smaller than white rhinoceros and are thus the second largest species of rhinoceros after them.
Indian rhinoceros have armor looking bodies which forms as a result of their skin folding over one another in pinkish style. Their pigmentation usually varies from brown to grey.
Bulls:
- Male indian rhinoceros weigh between 1800 kg to 3000 kg.
- In pounds, male indian rhinoceros weigh between 3969 to 6615 pounds.
- In tons, male indian rhinoceros weigh between 2.0 to 3.3 tons.
Cows:
- Female indian rhinoceros weigh between 1000 kg to 2000 kg.
- In pounds, female indian rhinoceros weigh between 2205 to 4410 pounds.
- In tons, female indian rhinoceros weigh between 1.1 ton to 2.2 tons.
Average:
- The average weight of a male indian rhinoceros is 2200 kg; 4852 pounds; 2.4 tons.
- The average weight of a female indian rhinoceros is 1,600 kg; 3528 pounds; 1.8 tons.
- The average weight of a indian rhinoceros is 1900 kg; 4190 pounds; 2.1 tons.
Overall
- The total range mass of indian rhinoceros is between 1000 to 3000 kg.
- In pounds, the total range mass of indian rhinoceros is 2205 to 6615 pounds.
- In tons, total range mass of indian rhinoceros 1.1 to 3.3 tons.
How much do javan rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
Javan rhinoceros, or sunda rhinoceros or lesser one-horned rhinoceros is a medium-sized species by the rhino standards, rivaling the size of the black rhino. It is a rare species that is much closely related to the indian rhinoceros than with any member of the rhinoceros family.
The range of the javan species is located in the farthest southwestern areas of java. They inhabit tropical forest that are close to sea level, and lowland and grassy fields that are close to water bodies.
Javan species of rhinoceros also have skins that fold over one another to give them an armoured look. Their coloration can vary from brown to grey.
Bulls:
- Male javan rhinoceros weigh between 1,500 kg to 2300 kg.
- In pounds, male javan rhinoceros weigh between 3308 to 5072 pounds.
- In tons, male javan rhinoceros weigh between 1.7 to 2.5 tons.
Cows:
- Female javan rhinoceros weigh between 900 kg to 1500 kg.
- In pounds, female javan rhinoceros weigh between 1985 to 3308 pounds.
- In tons, female javan rhinoceros weigh between 1.0 to 1.6 tons.
Average:
- The average weight of a male javan rhinoceros is 2000 kg; 4410 pounds; 2.2 tons.
- The average weight of a female javan rhinoceros is 1300 kg; 2,867 lb; 1.4 ton.
- The average weight of a javan rhinoceros is 1600 kg; 3528 pounds; 1.8 tons.
Overall
- The total range mass of an javan rhinoceros is between 900 to 2300 kg.
- In pounds, the total range mass of a javan rhinoceros is 1985 to 5072 pounds.
- In tons, total range mass of a javan rhinoceros 1.0 t to 2.5 tons.
How much do sumatran rhinoceros weigh in kg, pounds and tons?
Sumatran rhinoceros, hairy rhinoceros or Asian two-horned rhinoceros are the smallest extant species of rhinoceros although they are still large mammals. They happen to be the ones with the most hair covering their bodies too.
Sumatran rhinos (currently 5 in number) inhabit rainforest, swamps and cloud forests in southeast asia.
Sumatran rhinos are split into three subspecies that are nearly the same in external size morphology. They include:
- Northern sumatran rhinoceros
- Bornean rhinoceros
- Sumatran rhinoceros
Bulls:
- Male sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 800 kg to 1500 kg.
- In pounds, male sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 1764 to 3308 pounds.
- In tons, male sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 0.9 to 1.7 tons.
Cows:
- Female sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 500 kg to 1000 kg.
- In pounds, female sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 1103 to 2205 pounds.
- In tons, female sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 0.5 to 1.1 tons.
- Female sumatran rhinoceros usually stop adding weight and growing in size at the age of 25 years.
Average:
- The average weight of a male sumatran rhinoceros is 1300 kg; 2867 pounds; 1.4 tons.
- The average weight of a female sumatran rhinoceros is 900 kg; 1985 pounds; 1.0 tons.
- The average weight of a sumatran rhinoceros is 1100 kg; 2426 pounds; 1.2 tons.
Overall
- The total range mass of sumatran rhinoceros is between 500 to 1500 kg.
- In pounds, the total range mass of sumatran rhinoceros is 1103 lb to 3308 lb.
- In tons, total range mass of sumatran rhinoceros is 0.5 to 1.7 tons.
How much do baby rhinos weigh?
Baby rhinoceros or rather calfs, are born small to medium sized and super vulnerable to lion, crocodile (Nile) and heyena predation.
Newborn of a white rhinoceros
- Baby white rhinoceros weigh between 40 to 65 kg at birth.
Newborn of a black rhinoceros
- Baby black rhinoceros weigh between 35 to 50 kg at birth.
Newborn of a indian rhinoceros
- Baby indian rhinoceros weigh between 40 to 65 kg birth.
Newborn of a javan rhinoceros
- Baby javan rhinoceros weigh between 30 to 40 kg at birth.
Newborn of a sumatran rhinoceros
- Baby sumatran rhinoceros weigh between 40 to 60 kg at birth.
Average weight of baby rhinoceros.
- The average weight of a newborn baby rhinoceros is 40 kg; 88 lb; 0.04 tons; comparatively more heavier than the average human baby at (2.5kg).
How much do rhino horns weigh?
Rhino horns are made from fibrous keratin substance and can be one or two on the snout, depending on species. The biggest rhino horn ever recorded is that of a white southern rhinoceros which weighed 3.05 kg.
How much do rhino brains weigh?
The brain of a rhinoceros is relatively small compared to their body size. Their brains only weigh around 400 g to 600 g depending on species.
How much do rhino poops weigh?
Rhinos can deposit as much as 25 kg (55 pound) in one defecation sitting. They often observe their bathroom in specific latrine places as opposed to randomly.
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