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Khan, M.; Foose, T.J.; Strien, N.J. van, 1999. Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG). Pachyderm 27: 16-21, figs. 1-2, table 1

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Location: World
Subject: Management - Programs
Species: Sumatran Rhino


Original text on this topic:
Table 1. Reproductive status of Sumatran rhinos in breeding centres. Recommendations
1. For all females start faecal hormone analysis, and vaginal smear analysis if trial successful.
2. All animals x-ray dentition for age assessment. Cincinnati to develop.
Sungei Dusun and Melaka, Malaysia - Dicerorhinus sumatrensis sumatrensis (Malaysia)
Sex Name Captured Age Cycling Pathology Copulation Pregnant Pregnant
[born] now past
female Minah [1987] 12 Y N Y ? N
(born in facility) (12/98)
Confirm pregancy. Blood plasma-April. Isolate from male when confirmed.
female Panjang (Melaka) 1987 17 Y ? N N ?
Introduce to male soonest
female Seputih 1988 20 Y Y Y (2/99) ? ?
With male, continue till copulation.
female Mas Merah 1987 20 Y Y N N ?
Evaluate estrous state for three months before pairing with Shah. Ultrasound.
female Rima 1986 20+ Y ? Y (9/98) ? Y
Confirm pregancy. Blood plasma-February.
female Jeram (Melaka) 1984 25+ N Y N N ?
Keep for exhibit
male Ara 1984 10+ Y ?
Evaluate sperm if pregnancies do not occur
male Shah 1988 14+ N N
Evaluate sperm
SRS-Way Kambas, Indonesia - Dicerorhinus sumatrensis sumatrensis (Indonesia)
female Bina 1991 15+ Y N ? ? ?
Continue current protocol till pregnant. Ultrasound February.
female Dusun (from Malaysia)1986 17+ ? Y N N ?
Ultrasound February. Possibly develop hormonal stimulation strategy.
male Torgamba 1985 20 ? ?
Evaluate sperm
Cincinnati Zoo, USA - Dicerorhinus sumatrensis sumatrensis (Indonesia)
female Emi 1991 8 Y N Y N ?
Continue current protocol. Move male after conception. Progesterone suppl.
female Rapunzel 1989 20+ N y N N ?
Biopsy on uterine 'mass'. Possibly hormonal stimulation.
male Ipuh 1990 20+ Y Y
Tabin, Sabah - Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni (Borneo)
female Lunparai (Tabin) 1989 13 Y Y Y N ?
Move to breeding situation soonest.
female Gologob 1994 18 Y Y Y N ?
Start monitoring and breeding programme soonest.
male Tanjung 1993 15 Y
Evaluate sperm.
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