Javan Rhinoceros

There is little sexual dimorphism in the Javan rhinoceros, however females have shorter, less prominent horns or may lack a horn, entirely.

There is little sexual dimorphism in the Javan rhinoceros, however females have shorter, less prominent horns or may lack a horn entirely. The horns of males can grow to a length of 25 centimeters (10 inches).

An average adult Javan rhinoceros is approximately 11 to 12 feet in length with a height of 5 to 6 feet at the top of its shoulders.


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Sources | (IRF, 2011; Waters, 2000)

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