Physical description
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The dark brown coat is short and dense.
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The legs are white and tan.
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There is a hump in the shoulder which is more pronounced in males.
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Both males and females have horns.
Head to body Length : 250 – 330 cm ( 8.3 – 11.0 ft )
Tail Length : 70-100 cm ( 28- 40 in )
Horn Length : 80 cm ( 32 in )
Shoulder Height : 170- 220cm ( 5.6 – 7.2 feet )
Weight : 700 – 1000kg ( 1540 – 2200 lbs )
Range – Nepal , India to Indochina and Malay Peninsula
Habitat – Forested hills and grassy clearings
Food – green grasses and leaves
Status: Endangered.1000 left remaining in the wild
Reason For Status : Hunting and habitat destruction
Gestation : 9 months
Lifespan : 30 years in captivity/ 13 years in wild