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Fencing for Rhinos
arjun

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Posted: Sep 19 2012, 09:27 PM
I've seen a lot of rhino enclosures over the years and there are certain types of materials that they use for containing the rhinos. Fencing, obviously is crucial for holding back a 2-3 ton pachyderm. I really like Cincinnati's Indian rhino fencing. Is it electric and if so, what voltage is required to contain rhinos? Also is brick wall a safe alternative to cable? Are ditches a good or a bad idea based on how they are built?
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Rhinoman

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Posted: Sep 22 2012, 02:02 AM
In zoos in Australia holding rhinos in the off exhibit area the use of heavy square metal tube which is very strong and will last for years. Some of the fencing is heavy steel rope which is also strong enough but cheaper than all tubing.

On some exhibits the front of the enclosure where the public are has a very steep slope with an electic fence just at the bottom of the slope which works ok.
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