Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, 2000

The Greater One Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the rhino species endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is identified by a single horn, 8-25 inches in length, and folds if grey-brown skin that gives the appearance of an armour.

The rhinos can grow to a height of 6.5 ft and can weigh upto 3 tonnes. They are herbivorous and graze on a diet of grass, shrubs and leaves.

The resurrection of rhinos has been one of the greatest successes of wildlife conservation. From around 1,800 in 1990s, they now number 4,000. While poaching is still the biggest threat, the hope that they will survive the greed of humans is bigger than ever.