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Mentis, M.T., 1972. A review of some life history features of the large herbivores of Africa. Lammergeyer 16: 1-89

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Location: Africa - Southern Africa - South Africa
Subject: Reproduction
Species: White Rhino


Original text on this topic:
Calving interval:
2 ? years, 2 1/4 years, 2 ? - 3 years in Kruger NP.
4.33 years at Loskop Dam.
However, Owen-Smith has observed in Umfolozi GR oestrus at 6-7 months post-partum, indicating that calving interval may be as little as 21-22 months.

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