In captivity, a rhino may live 40 years. RANGE: Rhinos are found in parts of Africa and Asia. HABITAT: Rhino habitat ranges from savannas to dense forests in tropical and subtropical regions. FOOD: Rhinos are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants.White rhinos, with their square-shaped lips, are ideally suited to graze on grass. Other rhinos prefer to eat the foliage of trees or bushes.ABITAT: Rhino habitat ranges from savannas to dense forests in tropical and subtropical regions. FOOD: Rhinos are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants. White rhinos, with their square-shaped lips, are ideally suited to graze on grass. Other rhinos prefer to eat the foliage of trees or bushes.