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Reference Base  Some observations on the reproductive behaviour of Rhinoc... |
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Some observations on the reproductive behaviour of Rhinoceros unicornis |
| Author(s): |
Kakati, B.N.; Rajkonwar, C.J. |
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1972 |
| Journal: |
Indian Forester |
| Volume: |
98 |
| Pages: |
357-358, pl. 1 |
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Behaviour - Social Behaviour
Indian Rhino
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| Lives alone |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Ecology - Food
Indian Rhino
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| Assam. The natural food consists of common indigenous grasses known in assam as Nal, Dal, delicate shoots of canes, paddy crop, pulses etc. |
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Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Prefer to breedin the months of April, May and June. |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Ecology - Food
Indian Rhino
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| Assam. The natural food consists of common indigenous grasses known in assam as Nal, Dal, delicate shoots of canes, paddy crop, pulses etc. |
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Captive - Asia
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gauhati female Padmini, born 10.7.64, first mating 31.5.70, after 5 yrs 10 mo 21 days. |
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Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Gestation period 16 months |
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Behaviour - Daily Routine
Indian Rhino
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| Defecates in a particular spot where one can see heaps of dung. |
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Behaviour - Daily Routine
Indian Rhino
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| is a wallower |
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Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Interval between birth and first mating, recorded once, after 28 months. |
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Reproduction
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| The mounting of female by ,male is similar to cows. The male before mounting secretes 'dribblings' in large amounts and fixes his forelegs around the female hip and grasps her firmly. The ejaculation is long, about 1 to 1 ? hours. |
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