 Reference Base  The mammals of the southern African subregion, new edition |
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Black Rhino |
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The calf is rejected by the cow at two to four years of age, either during the cow's next pregnancy or at birth of the new calf. If rejection of the calf takes place after the new calf is born, the rejection by the female may be active and vicious (Moss, 1976). The calf continues to grow until seven to eight years old. It may join another calf, a bull or another female, the females being usually more tolerant of their presence.
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