 | Brahmachary, R.L.; Rakshit, B.; Mallik, B. 1974 Further attempts to determine the food habits of the Indian rhinoceros at Kaziranga. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 71 (2): 295-299 |
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Indian Rhino
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| Kaziranga, Assam. In an earlier communication (Brahmachary et al. 1971) the attempt to determine the food habits of the Rhino in Jaldapara, was described. It was c oncluded that observing the microscopic sections of the vegetal remains in the dung was a good technique, especially for Jaldapara ... |
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| Brahmachary, R.L.; Rakshit, B.; Mallik, B. 1974 Further attempts to determine the food habits of the Indian rhinoceros at Kaziranga. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 71 (2): 295-299 |
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Asia - South Asia - India - Assam
Ecology - Food
Indian Rhino
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| Kaziranga, Assam. In an earlier communication (Brahmachary et al. 1971) the attempt to determine the food habits of the Rhino in Jaldapara, was described. It was c oncluded that observing the microscopic sections of the vegetal remains in the dung was a good technique, especially for Jaldapara ... |
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| Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. 1973 Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 245-278, tables 1-6 |
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Indian Rhino
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| From the figures for the last seven years the average mortality of rhinos is 30 annually which is 4.6 % of the total rhinos counted during this year. On the basis of these figures the annual rate of growth of rhino population in Kaziranga comes to 37 which is 5.6 % of the population. Approximate... |
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| Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. 1973 Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 245-278, tables 1-6 |
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| Thus it is seen that in Baguri block there is 1 rhino in every 55 acres against 1 rhino in every 142.2 acres for the whole sanctuary. The nature of vegetation and availability of fodder grasses in the remaining parts of the Sanctuary have no appreciable difference with that of Baguri block. The... |
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| Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. 1973 Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 245-278, tables 1-6 |
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Ecology - Population
Indian Rhino
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| Out of the total count of 658 rhinos 472 were classified into males and females.
Of the entire adult population of 391 rhinos, 203 males and 188 females (including the 67 mothers). The sex ratio in the adult population thus works out to 100 males for 92 females.
In case of 81 young rhinos o... |
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| Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. 1973 Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 245-278, tables 1-6 |
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Reproduction
Indian Rhino
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| Kaziranga. Female give birth after every 3 to 4 years. |
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| Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. 1973 Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 245-278, tables 1-6 |
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Diseases - Reasons of death
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| Natural deaths amongst the adult population are due to old age and fighting. |
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| Lahan, P.; Sonowal, R.N. 1973 Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam: a brief description and report on the census of large animals (March 1972). Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 70 (2): 245-278, tables 1-6 |
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Diseases - External causes
Indian Rhino
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| Approximately 6 young rhinos die annually due to tiger attacks. |
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| Kakati, B.N.; Rajkonwar, C.J. 1972 Some observations on the reproductive behaviour of Rhinoceros unicornis. Indian Forester 98: 357-358, pl. 1 |
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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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| Kakati, B.N.; Rajkonwar, C.J. 1972 Some observations on the reproductive behaviour of Rhinoceros unicornis. Indian Forester 98: 357-358, pl. 1 |
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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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