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Nath, N.C.; Hussain, A.; Rahman, F., 1993. Milk characteristics of a captive Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 24: 528-533, fig. 1, tables 1-2

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Location: Captive - Asia
Subject: Reproduction
Species: Indian Rhino


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Gauhati Zoo. The calf suckled the mother generally at 15-20-min intervals. During the day the maximum suckling interval was 1 hr from 0400 hr to 0500 hr, at which time the mother left the calf in the shed and came out to wallow and eat. At about 0500 hr the calf joined the mother for suckling. The short suckling interval of the Indian rhinoceros calf was similar to that of the horse foal. which suckles several times per hour.

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