 | Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
|
| A fully developed calf in utero taken from an animal shot during the Prince's shikar in Nepal measured as follows: Girth, 2 ft 9 inches |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Records
Indian Rhino
|
| Rhinoceros are still very numerous in the Nepal Terai, especially so in Chitawan and along the Rapti river. In January 1907, 28 rhinos were bagged, 14 males and 14 females, yet the forests in Chitawan were in 1909 so full of them that no appreciable diminution in the stock had been made. |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
|
| A female shot by Col. O'Connor during the Xmas camp, after the Prince had left Nepal, taped 5 ft 9 inches in height at withers, greatest girth 12 ft. |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
|
| Information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.-
Girth behind shoulder, 11feet 1 inch
Maximum girth, 12 feet 6 inch |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Distribution - Hunting
Indian Rhino
|
| As regards shooting rhino in Nepal the importance of a vital shot has been already commented upon. Selous, in his ' Hunters Wanderings in Africa' in writing about rhino says :-' As with elephants it is very unsatisfactory work following up a wounded rhino as they do not go and lie down but walk ... |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Reproduction
Indian Rhino
|
| Nepal. According to General Kaiser breeding takes place at all times of the year. |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
|
| Nepal - information by General Kaiser. Measurement of a rhino which appeared to him as ?unusually' big.- Length from nose to root of tail, 10 feet 7 inch (measured between pegs) |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Morphology - Size
Indian Rhino
|
| The longest rhino horn obtained in Nepal, was one of an animal shot by Lord Curzon, then Viceroy in 1901, at Morang. The horn measured 21 ? inches with a circumference of 24 3/4 inches at the base. The record horn measures 24' and was got by Mr. Briscoe in Assam. |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Culture
Indian Rhino
|
| The flesh and blood of the rhino is considered pure and highly acceptable the Manes, to whom the high caste Hindus and most Gurkhas offer libation of its blood after entering its disembowelled body. On ordinary Sradh days the libation of water and milk is poured from a cup carved from its horn. ... |
|
|
| Ellison, B.C. 1922 HRH The Prince of Wales' shoots in India in 1921 and 1922 - part 1. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 28 (3): 675-697, pls. 1-9, map 1, table 1 |
|
Location:
Subject:
Species:
|
Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Behaviour - Daily Routine
Indian Rhino
|
| along the numerous rivers it has its particular places for the evacuation of excreta. Along the runs to such places it walks backwards and falls an unsuspecting victim to poachers.' |
|
|
|
Notes for: Asia - South Asia - Nepal
print
details