How many toes does a rhinoceros have on each foot?

A rhinoceros has three toes on each foot. Each toe is covered by a broad, hoof-like nail, giving the animal a distinctive three-toed footprint.

Rhinoceroses are odd-toed ungulates, a mammal group that includes horses and tapirs. The name refers to the arrangement of weight-bearing toes: rhinoceroses walk on three toes, while horses retain a single functional toe. Their feet are adapted to support massive bodies and to travel over varied ground, including grassland, woodland, and muddy terrain.

Rhinoceros feet are often confused with elephant feet because both animals are large and heavy. Elephants actually have five toes, although not all are equally visible externally. The number of toes also differs from the number of horns: African rhinoceroses generally have two horns, while the Indian rhinoceros has one. Footprint shape can help wildlife researchers identify rhinoceroses and monitor their movements.