Great One-Horned rhinoceros गैँडा

The Great One-Horned rhinoceros (*Rhinoceros unicornis*), native to the Indian subcontinent, is a large herbivorous mammal known for its distinctive single horn. Inhabiting grasslands and wetlands, primarily in India and Nepal, it has thick, armor-like skin and is primarily solitary. Once critically endangered, conservation efforts have helped its population recover, though it still faces threats from poaching and habitat loss. The species plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem’s balance by grazing and shaping vegetation.