The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also called the single horned rhinoceros, greater one-horned rhinoceros and great Indian rhinoceros, is native to the Indian subcontinent. Historically the species was widespread across northern India, however, excessive hunting and agricultural development reduced their range drastically to 11 sites in northern India and southern Nepal.
In 2015, a total of 3,555 Indian rhinoceros are estimated to live in the wild, the species is considered vulnerable to extinction.